Nursing Programs Support Specialist

Salary : $63,129.00 - $76,932.00 Annually
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05-2026-R1
Department: Allied Health
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Basic Functions


Under the direction of the Director-Allied Health & Nursing Laboratory, perform a variety of
specialized duties involved in providing laboratory instruction and support to enhance student skills
and knowledge in nursing; provide student assistance, perform demonstrations and assemble
materials and equipment to reinforce classroom instruction in the Allied Health and Nursing
Laboratory.

Representative Duties


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a variety of specialized duties involved in providing laboratory instruction and support to
enhance student skills and knowledge in nursing; assure lab functions and related learning activities
comply 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 and
demonstrate various nursing principles, theories, practices, procedures and techniques.
Perform a variety of activities involved in the preparation, assembly, set-up and clean-up of
materials, supplies and equipment for classroom instruction and laboratory demonstrations and
evaluations; 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 if
student skills are safe for the hospital setting; identify students requiring remediation and work with
faculty on individualized plans.
Set up, operate, and demonstrate and schedule the use of the emergency care patient simulator; work
with faculty to develop and implement emergency care scenarios and patient simulations according
to learning and skill objectives and strategies and lecture content; facilitate simulation sessions for
faculty.
Utilize and demonstrate the use of a variety of medical equipment and instruments such as
wheelchairs, gurneys, hospital beds, syringes, mannequins and IV pumps; arrange for equipment
maintenance 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 and
maintenance of instructional materials for use in lab activities; confer with the instructor concerning
lesson plans, student progress and instructional materials.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to students, tests, evaluations, lab use
and assigned activities; update media catalogue with additions and deletions as needed; develop and
maintain policy and procedure manuals as directed.
Provide individualized and small group instruction and tutoring; lead laboratory discussions; assure
learning activities adapt with the needs of individual students.
Train and provide work direction and guidance to student workers, instructional aides and tutors as
assigned; participate in related recruitment activities as required.
Communicate with students, College personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and
resolve issues or concerns.
Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies and equipment; estimate and order appropriate
amounts 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 related
to 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 to
enhance 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 tests
and 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.

• The District offers a cafeteria style plan in which employees are given a district allowance and may choose from a number of medical and dental plans. Life and income protection insurances are also available.
• Vacation days (based on assigned hours) are earned and accumulated on a monthly basis.
• Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year.
• Credit Union: The Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.
• Retirement: Employees, who work 20 or more hours per week, are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Social Security, and Medicare.
• Coastal Housing Partnership: home buying educational seminars, mortgage refinance benefits, and rental assistance programs available to full-time staff and faculty.
• Employee Assistance Program: provides confidential counseling and referral services for job-related or personal problems to employees, dependents and household members.

Eligibility for the benefits below are dependent on job classification:

• Degree differential for employees who have degrees above required minimum qualifications (upon receipt of official transcripts).
• Bilingual differential (English/Spanish)
• Holidays: 17 holidays per year.

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