Department:

Nursing

Requested Start Date:

August 18, 2022

Normal Work Schedule:

Varies depending on department need and lab schedule

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary:

The Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting in the Skills and Simulation Lab of the College of Health Professions and Wellness in preparing and presenting material to clinical students; assists in the preparation and clean-up of Labs as instructed by the Director; and may provide individual assistance to students when required.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the clinical activities including laboratory preparation and clean-up of clinical labs as instructed by the Director of Lab Operations
• Maintains college laboratory equipment and supply inventory reporting any issues or shortage of supplies to the Director of Lab Operations 
• Assists in providing clinical resources to enhance learning as approved and instructed by the Director of Lab Operations
• Promotes an effective clinical learning environment.
• Participates in the assessment of student progress in relation to course objectives and clinical activities.
• Assists with the coordination of resources, equipment, and supplies available in the clinical laboratories and simulation lab. 
• Assists with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of  creative laboratory experiences. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.  Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• At least three (3) years clinical practice in hospital environment
• Valid driver's license
• Current licensure with the Alabama Board of Nursing,
• Current liability insurance,
• Current CPR certification,
• Proof of current immunizations, and
• Either demonstrated or presumptive potential for effective teaching and for satisfying the duties and responsibilities of a clinical instructor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unoffical Transcripts (official required upon hire)

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