How to Apply
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
A cover letter is required for consideration of this position and is to be attached as the first page of your resume. Please address, in your cover letter, your specific interest in this position, and outline the skills and experience you have that directly relate to this position.
Responsibilities*
The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN), Office of Undergraduate Studies is seeking a temporary Instructional Aide to facilitate immersive simulation and skills lab experiences and explore innovative opportunities to enhance student learning within the undergraduate nursing program. This position may work a hybrid schedule of four (4) onsite days and one (1) remote day per week. (Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm)
CHARACERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of competency and skill development activities for undergraduate nursing students.
- Collaborate in coordinating term competency checks and participate in the planning of future competency-based evaluations.
- Provide assistance to students in need of remediation and ensure appropriate arrangements for those who missed lab/clinical experiences.
- Facilitate immersive simulation experiences for medical-surgical and specialty area courses in close collaboration with nursing faculty.
- Implement targeted programming for students facing progression challenges, including remediation experiences and facilitating re-entry into the program.
- Accept short-term projects to address urgent needs within the undergraduate program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
- A current nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position.
- Some experience with high-fidelity simulation equipment or experience in the clinical healthcare setting; an associate degree or various relevant coursework, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be attained is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and operate most equipment found in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Domonstrated basic knowledge of the features and capabailities of basic multimedia equipment, including video equipment.
- Some prior experience in computer use, set-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance required. Proficiency with databases, digital audio-visual editing, ability to learn new technologies quickly and easily. Experience with setting up audiovisual equipment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience at the intermediate level in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Win2000, XP, Windows 10, Mac OS, and other types of databases.
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums.
- Strong relationship-building skills are essential, including a positive communication style and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.