A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
The Center for Simulation in the Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University invites applications for the position of Simulation Lab Assistant. This is an adjunct position and reports directly to the Director of the Center for Simulation. The Lab Assistant ensures that simulation labs, equipment, and material are organized, functional, and ready for instructional use.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(including, but not limited to) : Essential duties: Prepare simulation labs for scheduled learning activities. Monitor supply inventory and report needs for budget purposes. Order supplies for lab and simulation sessions. Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure adequate supplies. Assist with tours. Participate in the set-up and break down of large scale, campus simulations including but not limited to Poverty, Disaster, and In Her Shoes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(education/training and experience required) :
Required:
Strong organizational skills. Strong communication skills. High school diploma required, secondary education preferred. Ability to work independently and as a team. Basic computer skills (Microsoft office). Basic knowledge of healthcare or clinical environments
Preferred:
Experience in clinical, educational or laboratory setting. Familiar with simulation mannequins and healthcare equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS
Lab & simulation rotations may take place during the day, evening, or weekend. Must be able to maintain manual dexterity, gross and fine movements including but not limited to: Sufficiently, safely move from room to room, and move quickly. Sit/stand and maintain balance, walk, climb, bend, twist, stop and squat. Push, pull, lift, and support at least 25 lbs. in order to position, transfer, and ambulate patients/clients. Move light objects up to 10 lbs. and move heavy objects weighing from 10-50 lbs. Pick up objects with hands, grasp small objects and pinch/pick up with fingers and twist/turn with hands. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. U.S. work authorization is required. Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu. EOE M/F/V/D
