Standardized Patient Actor for Simulations

Standardized Patient Actor for Simulations

Department: School of Nursing - 31510

Vacancy Number: TSP5457PST

Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary

Job Category: Medical & Health

FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Standardized Patient Actor will portray a patient or other individual in a scripted scenario for the purposes of instruction, practice, or evaluation in the School of Nursing Simulation Learning Center. Standardized Patient Actors will be matched with case scenarios. Some cases will require a certain age group or gender.

All training and simulation encounters are non-invasive, meaning there are no needles, tubes, or scalpels involved. Actors may be asked to wear a hospital gown and are permitted to wear clothes underneath to cover modest areas. Equipment that touches body secretions (such as oxygen tubing) will be dedicated to each actor.

The Simulation Learning Center follows the standards set by The Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) to ensure the key values of 'safety, quality, professionalism, accountability, and collaboration.'.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Work Hours: TBD

Work Days: TBD

Hours Per Week: 5

Anticipated Hiring Range: $10 / hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.