Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph , MO 64503
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position Title Lab Teaching Assistant-FALL Department School of Nursing Appointment Term Academic Year (August - 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 School year starting in August, 2024, 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
Accurately maintain time sheets according to the Payroll Policy
Demonstrate competency of assigned skills
Ensure effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment
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 ST119P Number of Vacancies 6 Open Date 03/20/2024 Priority Deadline 03/31/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Missouri Western State University