"Nursing Lab Coordinator"

Job Summary

The Nursing Lab Coordinator works under the direction of the Nursing chairperson and in collaboration with the full-time Simulation lab coordinator to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of laboratory operations and resource utilization to meet student learning environment needs. The Nursing Lab Coordinator stocks, organizes, sets up, and takes down supplies used for student skill practice, demonstrations, and testing. Additional responsibilities include coordination with laboratory staff and faculty to plan, coordinate, and implement laboratory experiences to support student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lab Coordination

• Coordinates daily operations of Nursing Program Laboratories with faculty and staff. Coordinates with Course Leaders in the utilization of EBP to integrate best practices in lab instruction. Coordinates with Laboratory Staff and Course Faculty to plan leaning environment that will increase the student’s ability to meet the skill competencies.
• Coordinates with course leads to provide orientation for new faculty related to lab policy, procedures, and equipment. Coordinates practices to maintain appropriate standards of lab cleanliness and assists with finding resources for equipment maintenance and repairs. Creates and maintains a respectful, professional working environment.
• Performs minor simple repairs and cleans equipment to maintain good working order; collaborates with Facilities for repairs; maintains bio hazardous materials in accordance with policy to ensure safety; organizes and labels supply storage; ensures availability of supplies for students and faculty; monitors and maintains records of supplies used and needed; assures practices are in accordance with requirements for pharmacy license approval; maintains confidentiality of student information.

Clerical

• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, and learning resources in Nursing Program Laboratories. Maintains professional standards reflective of the Ohio Board of Nursing rules and ACEN Standards and Criteria. Assists in maintaining records and inventories of activities, equipment, and supplies in the laboratories.

Student Success Support

• Creates a learning environment that enhances the student’s ability to use conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills. May at times, reinforce previous learning during open Nursing Program laboratory hours.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other duties as required.

*Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.