Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator - MCHS

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy College in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Nursing Lab Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the nursing skills lab and collaborate with faculty to ensure a high‑quality experiential learning environment. The role includes coordinating demonstrations, managing equipment, and supporting student skill development.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Nursing with clinical experience, are proficient in safety and infection control, and thrive in a collaborative leadership

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing is required and clinical experience is preferred.
• Experience teaching psychomotor skills in a lab or clinical setting.
• Knowledge of safety standards for chemical and bloodborne pathogens; infection control.
• Ability to operate in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with scheduled lab teaching and prepare materials in advance.
• Set up and break down lab workstations with appropriate equipment.
• Supervise student lab activities, schedule sessions, and evaluate skill demonstrations.
• Maintain the Open Lab schedule and ensure student access each semester.
• Manage inventory and supplies within budget; report equipment issues.
• Educate students on safety and disposal procedures; ensure compliance with standards.
• Serve as a resource on nursing lab operations and equipment use.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Teaching skills

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

Oversees the daily operations of the nursing skills lab—collaborating with the Manager of Clinical Coordination, Simulation Coordinator, and course faculty to ensure a high‑quality, well‑organized experiential learning environment that supports student skill development and academic success.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

• $3000 sign on bonus**

Essential Functions

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Mercy College and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Assists faculty with scheduled lab teaching and prepares all required materials in advance, including setting up and breaking down workstations with appropriate equipment.
• Supervises student lab activities outside of scheduled class times, including scheduling, teaching, evaluating skill demonstrations, overseeing supervised practice, simulation drills, and providing skills remediation.
• Establishes, posts, and maintains the “Open Lab” schedule each semester, ensuring adequate coverage and student access.
• Maintains an organized, safe, and fully functional laboratory environment by managing inventory; acquiring durable and disposable equipment and supplies within budget; and reporting equipment issues as needed.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory standards and safety guidelines, including cleaning, sanitizing, replenishing supplies, managing linens and PPE, and overseeing proper disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous materials. Educates students on applicable safety and disposal procedures.
• Serves as a resource for faculty and students regarding nursing lab operations, equipment use, and skill‑related inquiries.
• Collaborates with DLT and the enrollment team to coordinate demonstrations and support activities for prospective students.
• Assists with scheduled student skills remediation sessions and supports the development of metrics, assessments, and other tools to enhance lab and program effectiveness.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the leader.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
• The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing with 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Active Iowa RN license.
• Experience teaching psychomotor skills in a lab or clinical setting.
• Knowledge of established safety standards related to chemical and blood‑borne pathogen exposure, infection control, sterilization and decontamination procedures, and proper hazardous‑waste management.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.