Nursing Skills Lab Assistant - Simulation Support

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville is seeking a Nursing Skills Lab Assistant to support the Skills Lab Instructor and Simulation Educator in preparing, maintaining, and operating the nursing skills lab and simulations.

This entry-level role is ideal for students interested in healthcare, technology, and supporting nursing education. Responsibilities include equipment setup, lab maintenance, and assisting with simulations and inventories.

Qualifications

• Experience working in or with a nursing skills lab or clinical education setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a teaching environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for skills checkoffs as directed by the skills lab instructor.
• Assist with setting up simulation scenarios and maintaining lab items.
• Monitor lab use and help students locate needed practice items.
• Maintain equipment checkout logs and assist with inventory.
• Update simulators, monitors, and accompanying iPads as needed.
• Support simulations by acting as standardized patient or operating simulators.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Job description

University of Pikeville is seeking a Nursing Skills Lab Assistant to support the Skills Lab Instructor and Simulation Educator in preparing, maintaining, and operating the nursing skills lab and simulations.

This entry-level role is ideal for students interested in healthcare, technology, and supporting nursing education. Responsibilities include equipment setup, lab maintenance, and assisting with simulations and inventories.