Standardized Patient Model

Oregon Health & Science University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Standardized Patient to support nursing education through simulated patient encounters. The role requires memorization of case scripts and effective communication to provide feedback to students during assessments.

Candidates should possess the ability to accurately maintain a specified character, recall case information effectively, and work flexible hours on an on-call basis. OHSU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately maintain a specified character as trained.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recall case information during role-play situations.

Responsibilities

• Memorizes a case script for simulated learning situations.
• Presents case information during patient history examinations.
• Provides constructive verbal feedback to students.

Skills

Ability to maintain a specified character

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to recall case information

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job description

Department Overview

Based on prior instruction, accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with nursing students during simulated patient encounters. Objective is to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills.

Function/Duties of Position

• Memorizes a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.
• Presents case information in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations.
• Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.
• Provides constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position.
• Participates in group training and/or mentorship of newly hired standardized patients.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to accurately maintain a specified character as trained
• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Additional Details

Work is performed in a campus-based simulation or clinical skills suite.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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