Nursing Lab Assistant — Flexible Hours & Open Lab

oaktonstudentemployee; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines is seeking a student employee to assist the nursing lab manager and nursing faculty with simulation and lab set-ups, and to help organize equipment and set up critical thinking stations. Open lab support helps nursing students prepare for hands-on learning experiences.

Available August 2026–May 2027, with hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am–2:00 pm and schedule flexibility to fit class commitments.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Oakton College in at least 6 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Currently enrolled in Oakton's nursing program.
• GPA 2.0 or higher and in good standing at Oakton College.
• Demonstrated reliability and responsibility.
• Friendly, flexible, organized, courteous, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform accepted assignments as described in the terms outlined by the supervisor and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of paperwork containing personal and academic information.
• Communicate with supervisor and faculty regarding challenges or issues that arise during assignments and collaborate in finding solutions.
• Complete other projects as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines is seeking a student employee to assist the nursing lab manager and nursing faculty with simulation and lab set-ups, and to help organize equipment and set up critical thinking stations. Open lab support helps nursing students prepare for hands-on learning experiences.

Available August 2026–May 2027, with hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am–2:00 pm and schedule flexibility to fit class commitments.