LOA Hourly - Standardized Patient

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of LOA Hourly - Standardized Patient (SP), also known as a Standardized or Simulated Participant. The SP will accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient, family member, health care provider, or other participant role needed during nursing student training simulations.

Please note that students currently enrolled in the nursing program at Nevada State, or students enrolled in pre-requisite courses and planning to apply for the nursing program at Nevada State are ineligible for this position.

Core Responsibilities

• Portray all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to the student and supervising faculty member.
• Accept ongoing feedback and incorporate that feedback into case simulation.
• Respond to e-mails in a timely fashion.
• Be on time and keep scheduled appointments.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the Nevada State University Mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which is provided in advance.
• Must have reliable transportation to attend all scheduled simulation sessions.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in acting or other related fine arts.
• Previous experience as a standardized patient in simulation training.

Work Hours: Variable as needed, dependent on programmatic needs.

Hourly Rate: $20.50 per hour.