Nursing Programs Support Specialist at Santa Barbara City College
About the Employer
Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The college community is also proud of the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low income students. We highlight to you the profound commitment that the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors that create our social identities. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and walk with us into the future embracing our commitments. Santa Barbara Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable of the foregoing federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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Nursing Programs Support Specialist
Salary: $63,129.00 - $76,932.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 05-2026-R1
Closing: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Allied Health
Basic Functions
Under the direction of the Director-Allied Health & Nursing Laboratory, perform a variety ofspecialized duties involved in providing laboratory instruction and support to enhance student skillsand knowledge in nursing; provide student assistance, perform demonstrations and assemblematerials and equipment to reinforce classroom instruction in the Allied Health and NursingLaboratory.
Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Perform a variety of specialized duties involved in providing laboratory instruction and support toenhance student skills and knowledge in nursing; assure lab functions and related learning activitiescomply with established curriculum standards and requirements.Provide student assistance to reinforce classroom instruction in the Nursing Laboratory; develop,implement, oversee and assist students with exercises, practices and assignments; explain anddemonstrate various nursing principles, theories, practices, procedures and techniques.Perform a variety of activities involved in the preparation, assembly, set-up and clean-up ofmaterials, supplies and equipment for classroom instruction and laboratory demonstrations andevaluations; confer with instructors regarding multimedia programs and equipment.Administer tests of student nursing and patient care skills and related principles, theories, practices,procedures and techniques; monitor and evaluate student performance of skills and determine ifstudent skills are safe for the hospital setting; identify students requiring remediation and work withfaculty on individualized plans.Set up, operate, and demonstrate and schedule the use of the emergency care patient simulator; workwith faculty to develop and implement emergency care scenarios and patient simulations accordingto learning and skill objectives and strategies and lecture content; facilitate simulation sessions forfaculty.Utilize and demonstrate the use of a variety of medical equipment and instruments such aswheelchairs, gurneys, hospital beds, syringes, mannequins and IV pumps; arrange for equipmentmaintenance and repairs as needed.Develop, prepare and administer written tests as assigned; grade tests and assignments and assess student performance and progress as required; record grades and maintain student records and files;advise students concerning lab performance, test results and learning progress.Collaborate with the instructor in the preparation of lab lesson plans; assist in the preparation andmaintenance of instructional materials for use in lab activities; confer with the instructor concerninglesson plans, student progress and instructional materials.Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to students, tests, evaluations, lab useand assigned activities; update media catalogue with additions and deletions as needed; develop andmaintain policy and procedure manuals as directed.Provide individualized and small group instruction and tutoring; lead laboratory discussions; assurelearning activities adapt with the needs of individual students.Train and provide work direction and guidance to student workers, instructional aides and tutors asassigned; participate in related recruitment activities as required.Communicate with students, College personnel and outside agencies to exchange information andresolve issues or concerns.Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies and equipment; estimate and order appropriateamounts of supplies and equipment; receive, store and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures;maintain learning environment in a safe, secure, orderly and clean manner.Attend and participate in various meetings and conferences as assigned.OTHER DUTIES:Perform related duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in nursing or closely related field.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:Terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices and procedures relatedto nursing.Diagnostic methods for illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.Student guidance principles and practices.Basic practices, methods and procedures involved in the preparation of instructional materials.Instructional methods and techniques.General principles, practices, procedures and techniques used in laboratory instruction.Set-up, operation and demonstration of nursing instruments and equipment/General curriculum standards, requirements, interpretation and application in nursing.Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students.Oral and written communication skills. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.Public speaking techniques.Applicable computer technology.ABILITY TO:Perform a variety of specialized duties involved in providing laboratory instruction and support toenhance student skills and knowledge in nursing.Provide student assistance to reinforce classroom instruction in the Nursing Laboratory.Develop, implement, oversee and assist students with drills, exercises, practices and assignments.Explain and demonstrate various nursing principles, theories, practices, procedures and techniques.Prepare, assemble, set up and clean up nursing materials, supplies and equipment.Utilize and demonstrate the use of a variety of medical equipment and instruments.Administer, monitor and evaluate student performance of student nursing and patient care skills testsand determine if student skills are adequate for the hospital setting.Learn to set up, operate and demonstrate the use of the emergency care patient simulator.Advise students concerning lab performance, test results and learning progress.Assist in the preparation and maintenance of instructional materials for use in lab activities.Plan and organize work.Meet schedules and time lines.Work independently with little direction.Maintain records and prepare reports.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with students.
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