Nursing Simulated Patient - Waiver - 530977

The University of Alabama; Alabama; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a Nursing Simulated Patient to portray patients, family members, or others in realistic healthcare encounters within the nursing simulation lab. Assignments vary with the academic calendar, and hours are not guaranteed.

Training is provided to ensure consistent portrayals across learners. Responsibilities include helping students practice assessment, communication, patient education, and professional decision making in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand, remember, and follow detailed instructions.
• Comfortable portraying a patient in healthcare encounters.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients, family members, or others in nursing simulation encounters.
• Assist nursing students with assessment, communication, patient education and decision making in a safe learning environment.
• Hours vary with the academic calendar and are not guaranteed; shifts may be offered depending on program needs.

Skills

Follow instructions

Clear communication

Observation skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Portraying patient

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $10.00 (Hourly N0)

Department/Organization: 223205 - CCN Simulation Center

Normal Work Schedule: Varies

Job Summary: The Nursing Simulated Patient portrays patients, family members, or others in realistic healthcare encounters in the nursing simulation lab.

Additional Department Summary: Helps nursing students practice assessment, communication, patient education, and professional decision making in a safe learning environment by portraying patients, family members, or others in realistic healthcare encounters in the nursing simulation lab. Assignments depend on availability, program needs, and suitability for specific cases. Hours are not guaranteed and vary with the academic calendar; some weeks may offer multiple shifts and others none. Encounters may be observed or recorded for educational and assessment purposes. Training is provided.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to understand, remember, and follow detailed instructions. Clear communication and strong observation skills. Ability to be flexible and dependable. Basic computer skills for email, scheduling, training materials, and electronic checklists. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortability with portraying a patient in healthcare encounters. Ability to maintain a consistent portrayal across learners.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a simulated or standardized patient, actor, educator, healthcare professional, patient advocate, or in another public facing role.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.