Standardized Patient Model

Department Overview

Function as a standardized patient model for simulated learning experiences for undergraduate nursing students.

 

Based on prior instruction, accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with nursing students during simulated patient encounters. Objective is to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills.

Function/Duties of Position

• Memorizes a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations
• Presents case information in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations
• Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations
• Provides constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position
• Participates in group training and/or mentorship of newly hired standardized patients

Required Qualifications

• Organizational skills, flexibility, punctuality, and the willingness to get the job done
• Ability to accurately maintain a specified character as trained
• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information
• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare terminology, as well as previous experience as a standardized patient& or acting is preferred

Additional Details

• Work is performed in a campus-based simulation or clinical skills suite
• Candidate must be willing to be audio and videotaped and /or observed through an observational window. Orientation and training for each scenario will be provided by the simulation coordinator and/or nursing faculty
• Limited physical effort required but must be able to: move all extremities without difficulty and step up and down from an exam table. No invasive assessments/procedures will be performed but students will conduct limited physical assessments that include taking basic vital signs

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.