Nursing Simulation Patient Actor

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Tampa seeks a part-time patient actor for the Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory to portray patients in simulated clinical experiences. You will provide feedback to students on competency areas and promote respectful, culturally aware interactions in and out of campus settings.

This role supports the Department of Nursing in the College of Natural and Health Sciences and is on an as-needed basis, with a maximum of 1000 hours per year and up to 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Ability to portray a patient under various conditions.
• Ability to provide respectful, comprehensive feedback to students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student performance; no discussing student performance with others.
• Previous acting experience preferred.
• Must maintain anonymity with students on and off campus.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn University software (Workday, MS Office).
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients with a variety of health issues and injuries.
• Provide feedback after simulated experiences to students on demonstrated competencies and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to a diverse, respectful learning environment and culture.

Skills

Patient portrayal

Feedback delivery

Confidentiality

Acting experience

Anonymity

IT literacy

Tech adaptability

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

## If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center.**Position Details****Responsibilities**1. Portray patients with a variety of health issues and/or injuries.2. Provide feedback after the simulated experience to the student on areas of demonstrated competency as well as areas identified for improvement.3. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.**Qualifications**1. Ability to portray a patient under various conditions.2. Ability to provide respectful, comprehensive feedback to students.3. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student performance, prohibits discussion of student performance to other standardized patient.4. Previous acting experience preferred.5. Must maintain anonymity with students on and off campus.6. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.7. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.**Required Attachments**Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the \"My Experience\" page of the application before continuing through the application.1. Cover letter2. Resume**Work Schedule**Part-time seasonal position not to exceed 20 hours per week/1000 hours per year. There are not set hours on this position as work is on an as-needed basis.**Submission Guidelines**To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. **Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the \"My Experience\" page of the application before continuing through the application.****Background Check Requirements**Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.**Additional Information**This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.The **Department of Nursing in the College of Natural and Health Sciences** at University of Tampa has openings for **patient actors** who will portray patients in the **Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory** in order to provide students the opportunity to engage in human patient simulated experiences in preparation for clinical experiences with actual patients. **The position is on an as needed basis.**Valuing the community's international heritage, The University of Tampa attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding. The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen.**Visa Sponsorship**The University of Tampa may consider Visa sponsorship for full-time Faculty tenure track and continuing term positions.**Attachments**Required attachments are listed on each posting. **Please be sure to attach all required documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the \"My Experience\" page of the application before continuing through the application.** Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made.**Questions Regarding Application Submission**If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact [e-mail]