Nursing Standardized Patient, Part-time

Essential Job Duties

• Attend orientation and complete initial and ongoing training
• Support application of standards-based nursing practice and maintain INACSL standards for simulation
• Review case/scenario information in advance to adequately prepare for the simulation
• Accurately portray assigned patient roles, including medical history, emotional state, and physical symptoms
• Maintain simulation lab environment and ensure effective and efficient use of supplies/equipment
• Follow infection control guidelines
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with nursing faculty and simulation staff to ensure effective learning experiences
• Maintain simulation lab policies
• Maintain consistency in role performance across multiple student encounters
• Provide contrastive, objective feedback to students when required
• Complete evaluation tools or checklists as directed by the NSLD (Nursing Simulation Lab Director)
• Maintain confidentiality of student performance and program materials
• Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled simulation sessions
• Complete timesheet according to the payroll policy

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Flexible schedule that meets the program needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior acting experience
• Prior experience as a standardized patient
• Background in healthcare, education, or customer service
• Basic understanding of health interactions and terminology
• Experience providing feedback or evaluation
• Familiarity with simulation-based learning environments

Physical Demands

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Additional Demands: Must have the ability to sit, stand, squat and lay flat.

Hours of Work

• Varies, dependent upon schedule of courses in the simulation lab.
• Approximately 10 hours per week.