GA Nursing

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.  USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.  

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of St. Mary (USM) School of Nursing hires Graduate Assistants (GAs) to assist with the undergraduate nursing programs. GA's are involved in helping to facilitate students' growth and progress in knowledge and skills through interactions in the classroom, lab, and simulation experiences under the guidance and supervision of credentialed faculty. 

GA position: Graduate students interested in a GA appointment may contact the USM BSN director or the nursing chair for directions on the application process. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coaches undergraduate Nursing students in the acquisition of didactic, psychomotor, and physical assessment skills following lesson plans designed by course faculty. 
• Assesses student performance of physical assessment and psychomotor skills using behavioral checklist provided by the faculty. 
• Provides student didactic and psychomotor skills remediation sessions as required.
• Supports simulation experiences and laboratory activities. Includes setup, running, breakdown, and debriefing learners as needed.
• Collaborates with clinical faculty to assist with lab sessions. 
• Collaborates with Simulation lab coordinator on continuous quality improvement efforts for following best practices in simulation as well as instructing, coaching and learning. 
• Facilitates student learning during scheduled and open lab hours, and tutoring sessions.
• Reviews course content to be expert facilitator of sessions. 
• Promotes learner engagement by fostering realistic learning environments. 
• Always models nursing professionalism.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
• Attends mandatory Simulation orientation and meetings with faculty members. 
• Assists with preparation of, reviews and suggests edits for all Simulation and laboratory documentation (printed and online) and related tasks as needed.
• Adheres to all nursing policies and procedures noted in the policy and procedure document. 
• Assists with Division of Nursing events as directed.
• Maintains record of student attendance at all sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas. 
• Must meet eligibility for USM Graduate Assistantship program which includes acceptance into one of the USM nursing graduate programs.
• Must be able to successfully pass required background screening as appropriate.
• Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary.

TO APPLY:
 Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. 

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu