Nursing Lab Coordinator & Skills Lab Lead

Worcester State University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vaccination recommended

Health insurance options

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Worcester State University is seeking a Staff Assistant, Nursing Laboratory Coordinator (10-month/43 weeks) to lead and manage the nursing skill labs and simulation center. The role reports to the Department Chair of Nursing and may supervise graduate assistants or work-study students.

The incumbent will ensure labs run efficiently, maintain materials, and support educational technologies within the nursing programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with strong medical-surgical experience.
• Knowledge of educational technology with emphasis on nursing education.
• One to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of equipment and latest nursing technology.
• Operating knowledge of supply ordering process, receiving and processing equipment and supplies.
• Advanced technology expertise.
• Commitment to innovation and excellence in nursing education.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison with administration, faculty and students to provide Skills lab services.
• Coordinate use of simulation technology to aid critical thinking and theory-to-clinical application.
• Update and maintain Skills labs; develop plans, policies and procedures.
• Supervise Nursing Lab student assistants and manage inventory.
• Schedule lab practice rooms and coordinate master schedule with faculty.
• Teach in Nursing Laboratories and Simulation Center.
• Develop, produce and set up lab modules for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Maintain records of student lab participation and activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to obtain educational resources (software, videos, equipment).
• Provide remedial instruction and collect outcome data for programs.
• Orient new faculty/staff/students to resources and services.
• Support streaming video conversions for blended/online programs.
• Assist with grant writing for lab resources and donations.

Skills

Educational technology

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Background check clearance

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Simulation certification (INACLS or equivalent)

ACLS and PALS certifications (preferred)

Tools

Nursing technology

Job description

Worcester State University is seeking a Staff Assistant, Nursing Laboratory Coordinator (10-month/43 weeks) to lead and manage the nursing skill labs and simulation center. The role reports to the Department Chair of Nursing and may supervise graduate assistants or work-study students.

The incumbent will ensure labs run efficiently, maintain materials, and support educational technologies within the nursing programs.