Nursing Skills Laboratory Assistant

Virginia Community Colleges; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) is seeking a part-time Nursing Skills Lab Assistant to help prepare and maintain the nursing skills laboratory for student instruction.

The role emphasizes readiness of equipment, orderly labs, and safe learning spaces for hands-on practice. The position supports faculty and students in a hands-on environment, focusing on fundamental and advanced nursing skills and ensuring smooth daily operations during open lab sessions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Aide program or enrollment in a practical or registered nursing program.
• Experience in healthcare, health sciences education, laboratory support, or related field.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the nursing skills laboratory, ensuring equipment, supplies and learning spaces are prepared and maintained for instruction and practice.

Skills

Nurse Aide program

Healthcare experience

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Student support

Education

Nurse Aide program or nursing student enrollment

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Healthcare credential

Job description

Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Salary commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $30.00-$35.00/hourly.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

This is a part-time hourly position without state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population. The Nursing Skills Laboratory Assistant supports the day-to-day operation of the nursing skills laboratory by ensuring that equipment, supplies, and learning spaces are prepared and maintained for student instruction and practice. This position assists faculty and students in a hands‑on learning environment focused on fundamental and advanced nursing skills. The role emphasizes laboratory readiness, inventory management, student support during open lab sessions, and maintenance of a safe and organized educational setting.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Aide program or enrollment in a practical or registered nursing program.
• Experience in healthcare, health sciences education, laboratory support, or related field.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

Additional Considerations

• Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) preferred, nursing student, or another healthcare-related credential.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses as needed.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3418P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/31/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/14/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Additional Information

This is a restricted position that is dependent upon funding. The availability of funding is scheduled to end on June 30, 2029, but may be extended based on the continuation of funding. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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