Job Description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus and East County Education Center, (ECEC) has an immediate need for two (2) full-time Nursing Lab and Clinical Associates in the Nursing Program. The work schedule is variable with 8 or10 hour days (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday with possibility for Saturdays depending on clinical schedules and student needs; generally, 7 am to 3:30 pm or 6:30 am to 5 pm. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, grade 29 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College.

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Under supervision and/or direction, incumbents oversee students using national standards of care and Lab Manager and faculty approved standardized evaluation criteria. The work functions within the scope of a licensed registered nurse by providing assistance to students in practicing skills and patient care techniques. Through the use of standardized criteria, Lab Manager and faculty direction, and scope as a registered nurse, the incumbents guide students, make and adjust clinical assignments to meet student learning needs, and consult with the Lab Manager and Course Coordinator for any student weaknesses.

Reporting to the Lab Manager the Nursing Lab and Clinical Associates has duties that include but are not limited to:

• Guide students in practicing skills and patient care techniques using national standards of care and Lab Manager and faculty approved standardized evaluation criteria to assess student performance in campus laboratories and clinical settings.
• Assist Lab Manager and faculty to develop patient simulation scenarios, and update or create realistic practice scenarios using evidence-based practice and patient safety goals guidelines.
• Act as a role model and resource for students in general matters pertaining to the nursing program and nursing practice.
• Facilitate safe clinical experiences for nursing students.
• Set-up and maintain on campus labs and all technological equipment for student and faculty use, diagnose problems with equipment and make appropriate referrals for correction.
• Provide routine lab maintenance including cleaning, repairing, and troubleshooting of malfunctions of large equipment (i.e. IV equipment, manikins, medication carts, audiovisual equipment, computers, etc.).
• Participate in department meetings; provide input.
• Assist Lab Manager to orient new faculty and staff to equipment, supplies and laboratory procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Three years acute care medical-surgical bedside experience.
•  Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Hiring Range: $33.49 to $43.55 (hourly) per hour.  Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online.
• Cover letter is recommended.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn​ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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