Standardized Patient Nurse Practitioner Students - College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K savings plan

Free covered parking

Free on-site gyms

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix is seeking part-time Standardized Patients to support nursing and health professions education. SPs portray patient scenarios, provide feedback, and help student practitioners develop clinical and interpersonal skills under faculty supervision.

Responsibilities include accurate portrayal of scenarios, delivering written and verbal feedback, adapting to case variations, and maintaining punctual, reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Flexible schedule, some evenings may be required.
• Must be able to travel to scheduled facility reliably.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a pre-health physical exam.
• Provide a positive example by supporting GCU’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission.

Responsibilities

• Portray all aspects of the patient scenario, including history, affect/behavior and physical findings.
• Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to supervising faculty.
• Accept ongoing feedback and incorporate that feedback into case simulation.
• Respond to emails in a timely fashion.
• Be on time and keep scheduled appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is currently seeking part time Standardized Patients. A Standardized Patient is a trained individual who can accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient, family member, health care provider, or needed role at a particular point in time. A Standardized Patient must be able to provide individualized feedback on interpersonal and clinical skills to nurse practitioner students and GCU Faculty. Standardized patients must pass the required patient competencies before being deployed as a standardized patient. Training will be provided. Standardized Patient 1 role, provides advanced opportunities for student learning by offering more focused physical exams. These exams are done with fully trained nurse practitioner faculty in the room with the SP and the student. More information on the type of exam will be given at the time of the interview.

What we are offering

• Part time opportunity with a flexible schedule $27/hr as an SP1
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of Nursing professionals

What you will do

• Portray all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to the supervising faculty member
• Accept ongoing feedback and incorporate that feedback into case simulation
• Respond to e-mails in a timely fashion
• Be on time and keep scheduled appointments
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need

• High School Diploma
• Must be willing to agree to a flexible schedule of scheduled appointments, some may require evening appointments.
• Must be able to travel to scheduled facility reliably
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a pre-health physical exam.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why work at GCU

• 401K savings plan
• Free covered parking
• Free on-site gyms at all our office locations

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.