Nursing Standardized Patient (part-time)

Why Work at BYU

The Nursing Standardized Patient (part-time) position at Brigham Young University offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the university's mission while working in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do In This Role

• Memorize case scripts describing specific emotional states, behaviors, and signs/symptoms of disease conditions.
• Provide case information when elicited by learners during simulated encounters.
• Remain in the patient character they are portraying when responding to learners’ questions.
• Recall simulation and learner interactions after encounters and provide verbal and/or written feedback as accurately as possible.
• Participate in group training sessions and mentor entry-level SPs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to scenarios, cases, learners, and verbal/written feedback of learner assessments.
• Actively reflect on individual performance and pursue ways to improve skills.
• Accurately portray specific medical conditions as specified by session SP training.

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• A high school degree or equivalent
• Some acting background
• A flexible schedule
• Access to a personal email account
• Nursing or medical training (not required)

What We Offer

• Employee assistance program
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade

47

Typical Starting Pay

$18.75 to $23.75 an hour