Educational Assistant- Nursing (Part-time)

Description

Work Schedule :

• 1 vacancies at our Milwaukee Downtown Campus.
• Part-Time (19hrs a week) - Hours will vary depending on departmental and student needs.

Under the supervision of the Dean, provides individualized or group related learning support to students who fall in a program under the Learn Pillar.

Assists in the Learning process by providing professional services for the specific courses the Educational Assistant is assigned to.

Work is generally diversified based on individual needs of the instructor and student. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures.

Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Supports Individual and group related learning activities for all students in the nursing program with the guidance and supervision of nursing faculty.

Basic knowledge of nursing fundamentals, pharmacology and skills is preferred.

Assists with preparing simulation scenarios (medications, supplies, equipment, charting) under the guidance of the simulation faculty.

Maintains confidentiality (consistent with Federal and State privacy laws) with regards to student records.

Supports special projects (e.g. grants, simulation training).

Performs assorted organizational tasks (photocopying and record keeping, preparing answer keys and using scantron software, inspecting and cleaning, when necessary, equipment and mannequins in nursing labs and simulation).

Participates in related in-service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities as required.

Schedule and attend meetings with other educational assistants and lead faculty.

Work collaboratively with vendors, contractors and technical support staff to ensure all equipment is maintained and functioning properly.

Obtain estimates from vendors and assist in ordering lab and simulation supplies; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies in collaboration with faculty and dean.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

• Associate's Degree and at least seven (7) total years of full-time or part-time equivalent experience. Please note, two (2) years of part-time experience equals one (1) year of full-time experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and at least four (4) total years of full-time or part-time equivalent experience. Please note, two (2) years of part-time experience equals one (1) year of full-time experience.
• Basic knowledge of nursing fundamentals, pharmacology and skills is highly preferred.

Preferred License / Certification : CPR / First Aid Certification.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to utilize Google Workspace (Meet, Gmail, Drive, Documents, Slides and Sheets).
• Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word to create inventory and other various reports.
• Be familiar with online learning platforms such as BlackBoard.

Familiarity with the instructional process and use of instructional media.

Skilled in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and software.

• Organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and support the student-teacher relationship.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, teachers, and the general public.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Ability to order needed supplies while understanding budget constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak.
• Sitting / Standing / Walking : 50% of time spent sitting, 25% of time standing, and 25% of time walking.

Excellence through diversity. MATC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.