Nursing Simulation Laboratory Assistant

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Nursing Simulation Laboratory Assistant

Department:

JM - Nursing Education Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Job Summary:

The Nursing Simulation Laboratory Assistant works with the simulation learning lab instructor to facilitate high-fidelity human patient simulated learning for nursing students at all levels of learning.

• Manages simulation lab supplies
• Performs pre-simulation activities
• Assists with simulation scenarios
• Performs post-simulation activities
• Receives minimal direction
• Reports to Nursing Lab Coordinator and Nursing Simulation Faculty
• Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student’s socialization into the profession.
• Demonstrates respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback in appropriate ways and in private.

Posting Date:

08/21/2025

Expected Start Date:

10/01/2025

Compensation Grade:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

10

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Supports daily operations of clinical learning lab.
• Orient students and faculty to simulation lab.
• Provides technical support to students.
• Maintains currency in field.
• Assess and communicates supply needs to Office Associate and Department Chair.

Pre-Simulation Activities:
• Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity.
• Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage.
• Assemble pre-simulation learning materials.
• Assist in creating documentation for scenario.

Simulation Activities:
• Pre-brief students, staff and faculty.
• Operate simulation console and software.
• Manipulate simulator during scenario.
• Record simulation activities in approved format (.mov, .flv, .avi, .mp4, .wmv).
• Assist faculty in managing recording equipment.
• Assist faculty in monitoring student’s safety.
• Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over).

Post-Simulation Activities:
• Operate debriefing equipment.
• Provide feedback for improving simulation experience.
• Return Simulation lab to pre-scenario condition.
• Salvage re-usable supplies and repackage.
• Provide required recorded scenarios, in approved format, to WGU staff within 24 hours of a simulation assessment.

Tutoring Nursing Students:

• Assists with tutoring students in the Nursing program to help them succeed in Nursing coursework.
• Assists with the assessment of student learning of students enrolled in Nursing coursework to ensure course learning outcomes are met.
• Assist the Nursing department chair in data collection, analysis and report writing to meet internal and external accreditation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing

• Licensed to practice Nursing in the State of Illinois AND two (2) years of tested experience.

• Ability to work with computers (PC or MAC experience required).

• Ability to work with Microsoft office programs – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Ability to work flexible schedule (early mornings, late evenings may be required).

• Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Salary: $45.00/hour

Work Schedule: This position provides support on an as-needed basis in the absence of simulation faculty. Hours are typically scheduled in the evening for 3–4 hours, a few times per semester.

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).