Standardized Patient

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs seeks a Standardized Patient to join the Simulation Learning Center. You will portray patient cases, sometimes wearing makeup or props, to train students in clinical scenarios.

You will observe student performance, provide direct feedback, and participate in post-scenario debriefings. This on-site role supports education and patient-safety training with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have work experience in healthcare or have experience as a patient.
• Must have at least 10 hours of availability to work per month.
• Experience as a Standardized Patient is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Portray the physical findings of particular disease states or procedures.
• Play a character with mannerisms and responses consistent with the described role.
• Observe and recall student communication and performance during the case scenario.
• Provide feedback on student performance during post-scenario debriefing.
• Review other SP performances and provide feedback for quality improvement.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Standardized Patient

Availability 10 hrs/mo

18+ years old

Job description

Standardized Patient

Department of Nursing

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing andHealth Sciences

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs(UCCS) is a premier education al institution that prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively seeking a Standardized Patient to join our team!UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development,and fostering an environment that supports innovation and studentsuccess.At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Pay

$19 hourly . Compensation will be commensurate uponexperience and qualifications.This position is Non-Exempt from theFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paidparental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions forbereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage : Our comprehensive medical plans coverpreventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental healthvisit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, andcompetitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits : Take advantage of ourhealth savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disabilityinsurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education : Avail twelve (12) waived credits peracademic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in youreducational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More : From wellness programs aimed at achievingyour best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage,we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get thecomplete picture!

Summary

Standardized Patients are personnel who assist in the education ofstudents in the Simulation Learning Center. Standardized Patientsare people without actual symptoms who are trained to consistentlyportray a character who has the symptoms of a particular healthcondition. Standardized Patients are scheduled as needed in theSimulation Center for particular times and dates.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but arenot limited to:

• Portray the physical findings of particular disease states orprocedures. This may include wearing makeup, costumes and/orexternal props such as casts, bandages or tubes (that do not enterthe body).
• Play a character with mannerisms and responses consistent withthe described role. These may be ad lib or scripted as determinedby the case author.
• Observe and recall student communication and performance duringthe case scenario.
• Provide feedback on student performance either directly or asrequested during post-scenario debriefing.
• Review other SP performances and provide feedback for qualityimprovement purposes.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to app lications submitted by: August9, 2026.
• Potential interview dates: August 17-28, 2026.
• Potential start date: September 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices.

Qualifications :

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have work experience in healthcare or have experience as apatient.
• Must have at least 10 hours of availability to work permonth.
• Experience as a Standardized Patient is preferred.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check program with respect to final candidatesfor specific appointments. The misconduct history check program isintended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specificallyconduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/ordiscrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates to these appointments are required to complete anAuthorization to Release Information and provide contactinformation for their previous institutions.”