Lab Teaching Assistant - Missouri Western State University : Job Details

Position Title Lab Teaching Assistant Department School of Nursing Appointment Term Spring (January - May) FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary

The Lab Teaching Assistant (LTA) assists nursing students in their understanding and application of nursing skills and assessments. This position is for the Spring semester ending May 10, 2025.

Essential Duties

1. Attend LTA orientation and training

2. Remain in good academic and professional standing to retain position

3. Coach, guide and validate student performance

4. Support application of standards based nursing practice

5. Maintain simulation lab environment for effective learning

6. Follow infection control guidelines

7. Communicate with faculty regarding student performance

8. Comply with Nursing Student Handbook and Simulation Lab Policies

9. Comply with assigned work schedule; timely notification of changes to Nursing Simulation Lab Director

10. Accurately maintain time sheets according to the Payroll Policy

11. Demonstrate competency of assigned skills

12. Ensure effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment

13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Simulation Lab Director

Required Qualifications

* MWSU Student

* Degree Seeking

* GPA of 2.0 or higher (Nursing courses 3.0)

* Nursing Student entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester of program

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Successful completion of all previous nursing courses

* Nursing courses must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

* Self-directed and organized

* Able to provide objective feedback

* Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills

* Able to work effectively and efficiently with students, staff, faculty and other LTAs

* Able to recognize competent performance of select nursing skills

Physical Demands Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional Demands

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. (transferring simulators)

Location where duties are to be performed

Nursing Simulation Lab

Murphy Hall

Federal Work Study Not Required Hours of Work

8 hours per week

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST182P Number of Vacancies 5 Open Date 10/29/2024 Priority Deadline 11/15/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary