Per Diem Standardized Patient for Forensic Nursing Training

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

The SAFE‑T Center at The Pennsylvania State University is recruiting Standardized Patients (SPs) to support forensic nursing training and evaluation. Sp role focuses on trauma-informed communication and simulated patient interactions to aid nurses in learning and practicing essential skills.

This is a per diem, independent contracting position with pay set at $40/hour. Applicants should be comfortable with gynaecological examinations and able to participate in student exams, with reliable,

Qualifications

• SPs must be comfortable with GYN (genital) examinations and speculum insertions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a victim of violence in encounters with Forensic Nurses and respond with programmed responses according to the questions asked.
• Portray a particular case or patient presentation accurately and consistently.
• Represent patient viewpoint and provide individualized feedback to nurses on clinical, interpersonal skills, and professionalism in a constructive manner.
• Must be reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Be able to memorize case materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide feedback to students.
• Professional demeanor.
• The ability to participate in student exam by getting on/off a standard exam table, performing range of motion with your arms, legs and hips and putting on and tying a patient gown with or without accommodation.
• Placing legs in gynecological stirrups for an extended period of time with or without accommodation.
• Normal range of vision, hearing and speech.

Job description

The SAFE‑T Center at The Pennsylvania State University is recruiting Standardized Patients (SPs) to support forensic nursing training and evaluation. Sp role focuses on trauma-informed communication and simulated patient interactions to aid nurses in learning and practicing essential skills.

This is a per diem, independent contracting position with pay set at $40/hour. Applicants should be comfortable with gynaecological examinations and able to participate in student exams, with reliable,