Nursing Lab Assistant

NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE (NTC) invites qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time Nursing Lab Assistant.  To accomplish the mission of “preparing students for rewarding careers”, NTC prioritizes the creation of a culture in which diversity is embraced and all people are safe, welcome, and validated.  NTC has prepared students for fulfilling careers in high-demand fields for more than 50 years. The college’s accessible, affordable, hands-on programs also help the region’s employers meet their ever-growing need for a highly skilled workforce. NTC serves more than 1,000 students with an excellent education, an open-enrollment policy and affordable tuition. Students may pursue nearly 40 degrees, diploma and certificate programs in six distinct career paths. Classes are offered on campus, online, or as a combination of both.  NTC is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. 

The nursing programs at Northwest Technical College provides leadership and excellence in nursing education through an inclusive and student-centered environment. The nursing programs value critical think diversity and recognizes the benefits of each students’ unique perspectives and experiences.

The Nursing Lab Assistant will perform specialized work in the Simulation and Nursing Labs in the Nursing Department of NTC. The assistant will work with the Simulation and Lab Coordinators, faculty, Program Technician, and the Nurse Administrator to coordinate the simulation and nursing labs, and assist in the nursing office.  The Nursing Lab Assistant will facilitate simulation experiences for students, assist students in carrying out designated nursing skills and to promote practice of the nursing faculty’s previous instruction. This includes simulation activities in the Simulation Center and lab rooms. This position assists with simulation for students studying acute care, chronic care and health promotions; maintains the nursing lab, including ordering and inventory of supplies and equipment and facilitates practice of nursing theory concepts/skills previously taught by nursing faculty. The lab assistant monitors student progress and will provide feedback to nursing faculty. This position gives nursing instructors and the Dean of Nursing direct input regarding essential needs/ideas for improvement in the nursing lab. This position does not have any clinical responsibilities.

Areas of responsibility include monitoring labs, inventory management, simulation preparation and operation, training and instructional use of simulation, and multi-media utilization. Tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting with data entry, student records, exam proctoring assistance/supervision, communication with nursing department faculty and staff, working with product vendors, and learner resources/platforms that assist with program delivery of student resources.

Assist and tutor students in carrying out lab assignments, assist with scheduling of on-campus spaces for simulation, clinical, and laboratory courses, ordering of supplies, organizing open learning labs and stations, maintaining existing equipment, organizing supply closets, preparing the laboratory for nursing classes, supervising nursing students utilizing the lab, supervising task completion for student lab workers, and maintaining the lab inventory. The expectation is for communication with instructors to be clear and timely. 

Responsibilities of the Nursing Lab Assistant include:

• Skills Lab Learning Environment
• High Fidelity Simulation
• Nursing Department Support

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• High School diploma.
• Knowledge of education, nursing, and/or medical fields and the general operation of medical or educational institutions.
• Ability to provide training and demonstrate technology applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize activities and facilitate project delivery and completion.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including the use of business software such as Microsoft Office, email, and the internet.
• Must be eligible to obtain Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Medical Lab Assistant certification (note: must complete the Nursing Assistant class upon hire, if not already certified).

Preferred qualifications include:

• Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Medical Lab Assistant certification.
• Work history within the medical field: nursing lab assistant, certified nurse assistant, medical secretary, medical transcription, certified medical assistant, LPN or RN, etc.
• Work experience in a college setting.
• Knowledge of nursing laboratory and learning equipment, techniques, and operations.
• Experience in simulation training.
• Knowledge of the priorities, goals, and mission of Northwest Technical College.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

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If you have general questions about this posting or submitting a bid or an application, contact Teresa Hanson at teresa.hanson@bemidjistate.edu.

COLLEGE / COMMUNITY:

Northwest Technical College is in Bemidji, Minnesota, in Northern Minnesota. The greater Bemidji community has a population of 25,000 and serves as a regional center for education, commerce, recreation, health care, and the arts. Bemidji State University, a partner institution, and Northwest Technical College welcome 6,000 students annually. Northwest Tech offers hands-on learning in Business, Health Care, Manufacturing, Transportation, and General Education. As a partner in Distance Minnesota, the College is engaged in innovative distance education with most of its programs offered online in addition to on campus. Northwest Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (Minnesota State) https://www.minnstate.edu.  To learn more about the student-centered environment at Northwest Technical College, visit www.ntcmn.edu.

WHY BEMIDJI:

In this Northwoods setting, students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities at their fingertips. Possessing all the charm and character of a college town, Bemidji remains a tight-knit community of good neighbors and engaged citizens. While the city of Bemidji — named after the Ojibwe Chief Shaynowishkung (nicknamed Bemidji) — is home to a diverse population of more than 15,000 people, it serves a regional population of more than 100,000.

Located between three American Indian reservations – Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth, students have an opportunity to experience a dynamic local culture and history. Bemidji also sits at the center of the legends of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The famous statues of Paul and Babe greet students as they drive along Lake Bemidji.

Though quaint and historic, the city offers the urban conveniences upon which college students rely. Northwest Technical College is conveniently located minutes away from affordable restaurants, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores, city parks, and more. Small, locally-owned shops and art sculptures line the streets of downtown Bemidji, while national chains can be found in and around the Bemidji area, including an uptown selection of department stores and restaurants.

The thriving downtown community presents ample opportunities for engagement off-campus. Among other things, there are fine-dining restaurants, cafes, and a natural foods co-op in downtown Bemidji. The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows; restaurants and lounges offer weekly live music performances; the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits; and annual events such as the Loop the Lake Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Blue Ox Marathon, Bemidji Winterfest, and The Minnesota Finlandia bring the community together.

For those who love the outdoors, there are wooded, multi-use trail systems within minutes of campus and community parks with walking trails, playgrounds and a skate park. Lake Bemidji State Park and its miles of navigable trails is located directly across the lake from BSU, and the Buena Vista Ski Area — just 12 miles north of town — offers downhill skiing and BSU-sponsored student transportation in the winter months. Further, the Mississippi River Headwaters is a mere 45 minutes from Bemidji.

For further information, visit our website at: https://www.ntcmn.edu

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Other Resources:

• Visit Bemidji – https://www.visitbemidji.com/
• 218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji – https://www.218relocate.com/
• Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce – https://www.bemidji.org/ 
• Explore Minnesota – https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidji

Statement of Notice

Northwest Technical College prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Center for Civil Rights Investigation Office if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence. Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1, all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator.

Steven D. Parker, Campus Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Email: TitleIX@bemidjistate.edu
Phone: (218) 755-4121
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 211, Bemidji, MN 56601