Nursing Program Standardized Participant (SP) - Casual

Nursing Program Standardized Participant (SP) - Casual

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, Oregon 97280-0990

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Join Our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, PCC has the classes and programs to get you there.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Portland Community College (PCC) is accepting applications for a Standardized Participant for the Nursing Program. This is a Part-time, on-call position based on simulation scheduling needs (typically Monday - Friday).

The Standardized Participant is a Casual position at PCC, with a $25/hour pay rate.

Function/Duties of Position

Under the supervision of the PCC Nursing Simulation Leads, the Standardized Participant (SP) supports the nursing program by portraying patients, family members, or other healthcare roles in simulated clinical encounters. SPs help create realistic, safe, and supportive environments that allow nursing students to practice clinical judgment, communication, and assessment skills in a formative, educational setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately portraying physical, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of patients, family members or healthcare professionals based on provided case materials.
• Memorizing and consistently repeating key scenario details or responses.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism, consistency, and confidentiality throughout all learning activities.
• Collaborating with faculty, staff, and fellow SPs to support student learning objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and deliver consistent performances.
• Experience as an actor or standardized participant
• Dependable, organized, and punctual.
• Receptive to direction and feedback from faculty and simulation staff.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with healthcare terminology and basic clinical equipment.
• Experience in healthcare education or academic settings.
• 2+ years of experience as an actor or standardized participant
• Comfort working with diverse populations and supporting inclusive learning environments.