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Nursing Resource Laboratory Associate

The University of Maine at Augusta has an opening for a Nursing Resource Laboratory Associate.  This employee is responsible for activities which support the laboratory learning experiences of students in the Nursing Education Program; facilitating laboratory experiences in the open lab; assisting with the math testing process; and maintaining the functioning of the laboratory.  Salary:  The salary for this nine-month, twenty-five hours-per-week appointment is $17,550.  The University offers an excellent pro-rated fringe benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, paid holiday, vacation, and sick days, and tuition waiver benefits.

Qualifications:  Requirements: BSN; an active RN license in the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure; computer competency;  ability to work well with others and manage multiple projects; excellent communication and organizational skills;  at least one year of clinical experience. 

Applications and additional information about this position are available at www.uma.edu/employment.html.  Review of applications begins immediately, continuing until filled.   Applicants must submit a completed Application for Professional Employment; cover letter indicating your interest in the Nursing Resource Lab Associate position; current resume; transcript; and the names, addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Administrative Services
Nursing Lab Associate Search
University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME  04330

For additional information about UMA, please visit our web site at http://www.uma.edu/.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The University of Maine at Augusta encourages and values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.

UMA is a member of the University of Maine System and a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America's
Well Workplace Award.

08-026P; December 27, 2007

Job Description

TITLE:

Nursing Learning Resources Laboratory Associate

COLLEGE/DIVISION:

College of Math and Professional Studies

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  1. Reports to the Coordinator of Nursing
  2. Coordinates with Faculty in the Nursing Education Program
  3. Supervises student employees as needed

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

The Nursing Learning Resources Laboratory Associate is responsible for activities which support the laboratory learning experiences of students in the Nursing Education Program. He/She is responsible for facilitating laboratory experiences in the open lab; assisting with the math testing process, and maintaining the functioning of the laboratory.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Duties:

  1. Assists with the support of student learning in the laboratory setting.
  2. Coordinates with the Instructor of Nursing Laboratory to set up weekly instructional labs.
  3. Supports the math testing process by administering math tests and tutoring students with medication calculations.
  4. Supports the math testing process in distant locations by distribution of materials to distant sites and tutoring as needed.
  5. Assists with lab referrals by evaluating student skill perfonnance.
  6. Manages and coordinates the implementation and development of Sim Man and simulated learning experiences in the Nursing Education Program.
  7. Maintains the organization of the nursing lab and equipment
  8. Coordinates with the Instructor of the Nursing Lab to maintain the inventory
    and order supplies and equipment.
  9. Provides support to the distant nursing program labs by maintaining, organizing and distributing equipment to distant sites.
  10. Communicates with Coordinator of Nursing regarding nursing laboratory needs.

Secondary Duties:

  1. Performs other related duties as requested by Coordinator of Nursing and/or Nursing Faculty

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Communicates with Coordinator of Nursing in the ordering of equipment for the nursing laboratory

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Occasionally supervises student employees

PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

  1. Continues to develop professionally by participating in workshops and conferences
  2. Participates in public service activities as appropriate
  3. Participates in UMA community activities/committees as appropriate

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Minimum Qualifications
    1. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    2. An active RN license in the State of Maine or eligibility for Me Licensure
    3. Computer competency
    4. Ability to work well with others
    5. Excellent communication skills
    6. Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
    7. At least one year clinical experience
  2. Preferred Qualifications
    1. Experience in a nursing laboratory in an educational environment
    2. Experience in nursing education

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