WS - Nursing Skills Lab Assistant - FWS

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

Nursing Skills Lab Assistant

Division: CNHS Department: Nursing Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSNUSKLABAS
Supervisor/Reports To: Ashlie Newsome
Start Date: 8/25/2025

Assist the Skills Lab Instructor and Simulation Educator in preparing, maintaining, and operating the skills lab and simulations. Ideal for students interested in healthcare, technology, and providing support to nursing education.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Obtain and prepare equipment for skills checkoffs as directed by the skills lab instructor. Assist Instructor with setting up items for simulation scenarios – C, TW, P, T
• Assist skills lab instructor in the cleaning of equipment such as manikins and/or return of items to storage – C, TW
• Monitor skills lab use by nursing students. Assist students with locating items needed for practice – C, P, CSD, L, T
• Maintain a log of equipment checked out for use outside of the skills/simulation laboratory. Assist with semi-annual/annual supplies inventory – C, CSD, L, T
• Assist simulation educator with updating simulators and simulator monitors and iPad – CT, T
• Assist simulation educator with the production of simulations including acting as standardized patient, moulaging, and/or operating simulators – C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, T

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Social media, new technology, activating scenario transitions for simulators, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: Generally between 8 AM – 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Priority during open hours and special events.

Work Conditions: Noise, vibrations, wetness, electrical currents, use of simulators and technology.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 80 lbs. Most heavy tasks performed as a team.

Number of Positions: 2

Pay Rate: $9.75/hour

Location: CTC Building; work may occur on 1st–4th floors and Bears Tower 2nd floor ballroom.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.