Nursing Lab Contract Assistant

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT is seeking a part-time Nursing Lab Coordinator to support simulation-based learning in the College of Health Sciences.

You will prepare lab setups, operate simulation equipment, assist with scenarios, supervise open lab hours, maintain inventory, and work with faculty to align activities with curriculum and accreditation standards. A BSN and Utah RN license are required.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Utah RN license required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare simulation and skills lab setups, including equipment, manikins, task trainers, and supplies needed for scheduled scenarios and class activities.
• Assist faculty during simulation sessions, including operation of simulation technology, manikin programming, and scenario flow management.
• Host and supervise open lab hours for student practice, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help students reinforce clinical and technical skills.
• Maintain an inventory for simulation and skills lab equipment, ensuring all items are functional, organized, and ready for instructional use.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to ensure simulation and skills activities align with curriculum outcomes and meet program accreditation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Utah RN license

Job description

Salary: $34.50 - $40.00 Hourly

Location: Cedar City, UT

Job Type: Part- Time Hourly

Job Number: 202600111

Division: College of Health Sciences

Closing: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Responsible to the Department of Nursing Chair and the Nursing Lab Coordinator for coordinating and supporting simulation-based and skills-learning activities within the nursing Labs. This position focuses on preparing, setting up, and assisting with simulation experiences, maintaining simulation and lab equipment, and hosting open lab sessions that provide students with opportunities for independent practice and skill development in a safe, supportive environment. This is a part-time contract position funded by the Department of Nursing.

This is not a full-time position and there are no full-time benefits with the position. Date of first consideration: 08/12/2026.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and prepare simulation and skills lab setups, including equipment, manikins, task trainers, and supplies needed for scheduled scenarios and class activities.
• Assist faculty during simulation sessions, including operation of simulation technology, manikin programming, and scenario flow managmenet.
• Host and supervise open lab hours for student practice, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help students reinforce clinical and technical skills.
• Maintain an inventory for simulation and skills lab equipment, ensuing all items are functional, organized, and ready for instructional use.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to ensure simulation and skills activities align with curriculum outcomes and meet program accreditation standards.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Current Utah RN license.
• Ability to interact positively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Experience with Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical nursing experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

Documents Needed To Apply

• Unofficial transcripts.

This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.