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Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Plainfield

General Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of the Practical Nursing skills laboratories at the Plainfield Campus under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. He/she will be responsible for preparing the laboratories and updating inventory lists.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Practical Nursing faculty and academic specialists to organize and prepare materials for skilled lab, demonstration, and competency testing.

• Maintain the nursing lab scheduling to ensure maximum access to and utilization by students.

• Prepare supplies, equipment, and set up skills and health assessment labs for faculty demonstrations, teaching, and competency testing.

• Maintain open lab hours for students’ review and practice of nursing skills.

• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of labs each week.

• Maintain sufficient amount of consumable supplies for health assessment and skills.

• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment in skills lab and health assessment labs each semester and manages the storage rooms in an orderly manner.

• Ensure routine maintenance, upgrades, repair and replacement of skills and health assessment laboratory equipment and supplies.

• Ensure the safe storage, collection, and disposal of hazardous and waste materials according to according to "New Jersey Right to Know Act” and other relevant regulations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Division Dean.

Education Requirements:

Associate degree in Nursing required or Certificate in Nursing or related field with an equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate core competencies.

Current NJ RN or LPN license

Experience:

• Demonstrated nursing clinical experience or skilled laboratory practice preferred.

• Experience working with faculty/staff to support laboratory activities for students.

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience with nursing students preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Demonstrated nursing clinical experience or skilled laboratory practice preferred.

• Experience working with faculty/staff to support laboratory activities for students.

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience with nursing students preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.