Standardized Patient, UT Southern
University of TennesseeAbout the role
The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Standardized Patient (SP), (Part Time, Staff Position). This is an as needed position with responsibilities in Nursing, housed in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The position's primary responsibility is to portray a patient (or patient's family member) in realistic and repeatable ways with specific medical conditions, symptoms, and emotional states according to detailed case scenarios. This is an as needed, hourly position with advanced scheduling and no minimum hours of work guaranteed
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Portray patients with specific medical conditions, symptoms, and emotional states according to
detailed case scenarios
2. Participate in various encounter types, including history-taking, physical examinations, and
challenging conversations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required
Required Minimum Qualifications
• Successful completion of ID/DRA299 Standardized Patient Practicum and/or Registered Nurse (RN) with an unencumbered or retired
license (must be able to show proof)
• Ability to memorize a case script and portray the case effectively
• Must have strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information
• Be of legal status to work in the U.S. and pass a background check
• Trained to simulate all aspects of the case script: history of the current problem, affect, emotions, behavior, and physical findings
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Applicants with acting and/or teaching experience are encouraged to apply, though this is not an obligatory skill set
• Training and/or experience in theatre, film, education, communication, or behavioral science is beneficial, but not required
Required level/type of experience and/or years of experience
Typically requires a high school diploma and six months of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination
of education, training, and experience.
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