"Standardized Patient/Student Advisor"

Position Information

Position Title	Standardized Patient/Student Advisor
Department	Department of Nursing
Appointment Term	Spring (January - May)
FLSA	Non-Exempt

Job Summary

This position serves as a patient actor for nursing training simulations. The standardized participant (or student actor) portrays the role of a real patients and/or family members including signs and symptoms of disease, emotions etc. during simulation experiences for undergraduate nursing students. Standardized patients will have the opportunity to participate in feedback for students involved in simulation.

Essential Duties

• Attend orientation and training.
• Remain in good academic and professional standing to retain position.
• Support application of standards-based nursing practice.
• Maintain simulation lab environment for effective learning.
• Follow infection control guidelines.
• Communicate with faculty regarding student performance. Comply with Nursing Student Handbook and Simulation Lab Policies
• Comply with assigned work schedule; Timely notification of changes to Nursing Simulation Lab Director (NSLD).
• Accurately maintain time sheets according to the Payroll Policy
• Ensure effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Simulation Lab Director (NSLD).

Required Qualifications

• MWSU Student
• Degree Seeking
• At least an overall 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled at least part-time

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Dependable
• Ability to read a case overview and portray patient/family members
• Healthcare experience
• Acting abilities
• Punctual

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.

Location where duties are to be performed

Nursing Simulation Lab

Federal Work Study

Not Required

Hours of Work

Position to begin 01/29/2026 or as soon as student is eligible to start. 10 hours per week

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	ST274P
Number of Vacancies	3
Open Date	01/16/2026
Priority Deadline	02/28/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes

Special Instructions Summary

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)

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