Position Title: Foundations of Healthcare Clinical Lab Assistant

Department: WIT-Health Care Technology

Advertised Pay: RN: $30/hr LPN: $25/hr

Campus Location: Washburn Tech

Applications will be reviewed as received and based on department need.

Position Summary:  Washburn University is a student-centered public institution with a diverse population. Washburn is a 2024 best college to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. Located in the heart of Topeka, we are proud to be a cornerstone of the community. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our students to realize their full potential; we can’t do it without our dedicated faculty and staff. Join us at Washburn, and you will be part of a long tradition of excellence.

Washburn employs more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka. We strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation.

Clinical Lab Assistants direct, guide and evaluate students in the Certified Nurse Aid program at Washburn University Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) in the clinical and laboratory setting.  This position is not eligible for benefits.

Essential Functions:
Work closely with the C.N.A. class instructor regarding clinical rotations and skill lab check-offs.
Prepare for and attend all designated clinical sessions.
Enforce policies for safety and use of personal protective equipment for all individuals in the clinical/lab environment.
Evaluate student work and provide feedback to students.
Act in a manner that promotes collegial relationships and shows respect for students, staff, and colleagues.
Maintain and/or advance training in industry-recognized certifications.
Stay abreast of innovations and developments in the professional field.
Adhere to University policies and perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
· Two years of verifiable full-time experience in clinical practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
· An unencumbered Kansas nursing license.
· A minimum of 1750 hours of long-term care experience as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
· An instructor number for CNA/CMA courses or the ability to gain approval as a CNA/CMA instructor per criteria established through the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

· This position is designated a safety sensitive position and will be required to undergo drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in nursing with long-term care experience.
· Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
· Approved HHA instructor number from KDADS.

Part time - Hourly, Shifts vary    
Background Check and Drug Screen Required