Nursing Simulation Patient Actor - Flexible Shifts

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

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.