Job Description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Nursing Lab Coordinator (College Laboratory Assistant 1)

Institution:

Central Lakes College

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Brainerd

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Temporary (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$21.26 - $30.20

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

Job Description

This position exists to serve students and staff of the Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, and Associate Degree Nursing Programs on the Brainerd and Staples campuses. The Nursing Lab Assistant will set up and provide for the required lab supplies and equipment as directed by the nursing faculty for nursing labs. The Nursing Lab Assistant will provide for utilization of simulation technology that provides students a safe environment to practice basic and advanced nursing skills and develop professional and ethical behaviors necessary for student nurses to acquire upon graduation from Central Lakes College nursing programs. The Nursing Lab Assistant is responsible for the daily operation of state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs and is the OSHA coordinator for the Central Lakes College nursing department. The Nursing Lab Assistant will assist in recording and submitting clinical student schedules, verifying submission of student credentials, and necessary records for student nurses to attend clinicals.

Salary Range:

$21.26-29.28/hour, $44,391-61,137 annual

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary or industry certificate/degree/diploma or relevant licensure related to Licensed Practical Nurse, or
• Six months of teaching/tutoring experience in Nursing at the high school level or above, or
• Two years of work experience in Nursing where no degree/certificate/diploma/licensure is required, or
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualification

• Current MN Licensed Practical Nursing License (LPN)
• Current healthcare CPR Certificate.
• Knowledge of college goals and Central Lakes College’s mission and vision.
• Nursing knowledge sufficient to respond to questions raised by students.
• Nursing knowledge sufficient in the performance of basic nursing psychomotor skills in the nursing lab.
• Knowledge of nursing simulation lab equipment sufficient to orient others in proper use and to perform routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of lab practices, techniques, and safety standards sufficient to determine the physical layout of a lab and to prepare various lab materials and experiments.
• Ability to function independently to carry out assigned tasks and duties related to sterilization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Previous experience with nursing simulation technology.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 hours/day, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 (temporary for remainder of academic year)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

10-21-2026

Position End Date:

05-21-2027

Open Date:

09-23-2026

Close Date:

10-03-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Terri Henrikson

Posting Contact Email:

terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu