Nursing Lab Coordinator

Requisition ID: req3301

Job Title: Nursing Lab Coordinator

Department: Columbus State Comm. College

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Staff

Employment Status: Part-Time Professional

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $ 31.00

Schedule: 29/hour week variable as needed by department

The College

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to respond to workforce needs and make higher education an affordable reality. There has never been a better time to join a two-year college, and there’s no better place to do it than at Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and a premier community college that is changing the nation’s education and workforce landscapes.

With more than 46,000 students across two campuses, at several regional learning centers, and online, Columbus State is the nation’s only institution recognized as an Achieving the Dream (ATD) college, an AACC Guided Pathways institution, and a participant in The Right Signals Initiative through the Lumina Foundation. Columbus State employees at all levels benefit from an engaging, collaborative, and supportive culture that rewards innovation and vision. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. We are dedicated to ensuring that the diversity of Columbus State faculty and staff reflects that of our students and region. We are proud to be a central part of a community that embraces differences and celebrates the many cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles that define Central Ohio.

The City

Columbus, Ohio is also home to The Ohio State University and more than 30 other colleges and universities as well as the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 companies. Columbus is one of America’s fastest-growing cities, offering a wealth of cultural experiences, dining, entertainment, shopping opportunities, and more. That’s why Central Ohio residents find living here so fulfilling, both professionally and personally.

Position Summary


The Nursing Lab Coordinator reports to, and works under, the direction of the Nursing Lab Supervisor to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of laboratory operations and resource utilization to meet student learning 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.

Core Competencies


Professionalism, Collaboration, Managing Work, Building Partnerships, Continuous Improvement, Planning and Organizing, Customer/Student/Employee Focus

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


Program Coordination

Assists the Nursing Department Lab Supervisor in coordinating the use of laboratories by courses in the Nursing Department. Coordinates daily operations of Nursing Program Laboratories with faculty and staff. Coordinates with Nursing Department Laboratories Supervisor and Course Leaders in the utilization of EBP to integrate best practices in lab instruction. Coordinates with Nursing Department Laboratories Supervisor, Laboratory Staff, and Course Faculty to plan teaching strategies that will increase the student’s ability to meet the skill requirements.

Provides orientation for new faculty related to lab policy, procedures, and equipment. Coordinates with Nursing Department Laboratories Supervisor and Course Faculty to assist in designing learning contracts and learning experiences to remediate students with identified skill deficits. 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 incorporating integrative learning, reflective thinking, and considerate debriefing process

Clerical & Administrative


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. Maintains current healthcare provider CPR certification.

Student Success Support


Creates a learning environment that enhances the student’s ability to use conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills. Works with Nursing Program students in skills practice, demonstration, remediation, and simulation. Reinforces previous learning during open Nursing Program laboratory hours. Teaches, evaluates, and proctors practical nursing and nursing certificate students for laboratory skills competencies development as indicated.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


Contributes to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and productive work environment where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel valued and able to contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

As directed by the Nursing Department Laboratories Supervisor, in the Nursing Program Laboratories: 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. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as required to meet workload demands.

Usual Physical Requirements

The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not, be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the College, employee and/or applicant identify where reasonable accommodations may need to be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description.

Employee regularly stands and walks for periods of time when teaching and proctoring exams, and observing students. Employee occasionally sits. Employee regularly uses hands to handle and feel, and reaches with arms and hands when reviewing and assisting students with skills such as IV therapy, dressing changes, physical assessment, and giving injections. Employee climbs, crouches, and kneels when storing or retrieving equipment and supplies. Employee frequently talks and hears when teaching students, and during discussion with faculty and staff members. Employee lifts items up to 30 pounds such as transferring mannequins in and out of beds, stocking supplies and equipment, and preparing equipment and supplies for laboratory sessions. Employee frequently exhibits peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

Clinical, hospital, and simulation type laboratories with regular exposure to dust, dirt, water, cleaning elements, clinical care supplies, and other conditions when storing, stocking, preparing, and using supplies. Occasional exposure to minor cuts, needle stick injuries, and other similar injuries. Regular exposure to moderate noise levels typical to laboratories and students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Knowledge of : standard practices in facilities support; use of tools necessary to perform assigned tasks; common safety methods including use of personal protective equipment.

Skilled in : Verbal and written communications; Microsoft office.

Ability to : work independently; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, job contacts, and general public; analyze processes and make recommendations for improvement; maintain accurate and complete work records.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; Minimum two years employment in direct patient care as a Registered Nurse. Registered Nurse Licensed in Ohio in Good Standing. Current healthcare provider CPR certification. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).