Practical Nursing Clinical Lab Assistant

Washburn University; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Practical Nursing Clinical Lab Assistant to support students in their clinical and laboratory experiences. This part-time role emphasizes guidance, evaluation, and maintaining high standards of nursing practice. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and possess a current Kansas RN license. Join a supportive educational environment that values inclusion, modernization, and community impact, while contributing to the success of first-generation students. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing education in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits program

Supportive culture

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Maintain licensure and certifications required by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with faculty and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Direct, guide, and evaluate student performance in clinical and laboratory settings.
• Maintain student records and ensure proper operation of assigned courses.

Skills

Clinical Evaluation

Student Guidance

Record Maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Position Title: Practical Nursing Clinical Lab Assistant

Department: WIT-Practical Nursing

Advertised Pay: $35.00/hour (Updated) 11/15/24

Campus Location:Washburn Tech

The screening committee is actively reviewing applications until the position is filled.

Position Summary:

Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students.Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For program.

Clinical Lab Assistants direct, guide and evaluate students in the Practical Nursing program at Washburn University Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) in the clinical and laboratory setting.

Essential Functions:
• Maintain licensure and certifications required by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
• Direct, guide, and evaluate student performance in the clinical and laboratory setting.
• Maintain student records about the program.
• Develop and maintain working relationships and constructive interaction with other faculty and personnel of the school, cooperating agencies, and community groups.
• Perform all other functions necessary for the proper operation of assigned courses.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Experience in at least one of the following clinical rotations:
• Foundations of Nursing
• Med/Surg (Nursing Care of Adults)
• Maternal/Child
• Pediatrics

Current Kansas licensure as a registered nurse in good standing with no disciplinary action pending.

Physical Requirements:
This position is designated a safety sensitive position and will be required to undergo drug screening.

Part-time Hourly Varies/Shift
Background Check and Drug Screen Required