Part - Time Student Worker, Lab Assistant - Nursing - FY 2026

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Job Description

The Nursing Department has openings for Student Workers to support the simulation labs. Reporting directly to the Simulation Lab Manager and/or Program Director, the Student-Worker will receive training to perform assigned tasks under supervision to ensure the completeness and accuracy of all duties. The primary focus of this role is to maintain the simulation settings and lab rooms in a clean, organized, and functional state to facilitate a professional learning environment.

Non-Instructional Role Clarification - The position of Lab Assistant is NOT a teaching, educational, or instructional role. In compliance with the Nevada State Board of Nursing an instructor must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing to teach. The Student-Worker is prohibited from teaching or lecturing to students. While Student-Workers may provide assistance and answer student questions regarding the physical use of lab equipment and supplies during open labs, they are not permitted to provide clinical instruction or evaluate student performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operational Support: Assist with the set-up and breakdown of lab carts, simulation settings, and equipment for scheduled sessions and labs.

• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all lab equipment is in proper working order and perform routine cleaning of equipment and lab rooms.

• Inventory Management: Assist with stocking, organizing, and tracking lab equipment and supplies to prevent operational delays.

• Lab Assistance: Participate in open labs and provide technical guidance to students on the correct use of lab equipment and supplies.

• Safety and Compliance: Strictly adhere to OSHA Guidelines and all established lab safety and security protocols.

• Communication: Demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Stamina: Ability to stand for periods of 3 to 5 hours and walk for 2 to 3 hours.

• Mobility: Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and reach above and below shoulder level.

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to grasp, push, pull, and perform fine manipulation with both hands.

• Strength: Ability to lift at least 10–15 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 18 years of age or older.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and some weekends.

• Ability to travel to multi-campus sites as needed.

• Currently enrolled in a CSN's Nurse Assistant (NA), Practical Nurse (PN) or ADN program

Preferred Qualifications

• Current third or fourth-semester nursing student in ADN program.

• Checked off on all NURS 115 skills

Starting Salary 

$14.00 Hourly

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent 

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

Posting Close Date

06/30/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.