Standardized Simulation Participant II, Nursing

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 25,595; Part time

Job summary

A Florida educational institution is seeking a part-time Standardized Simulation Participant. In this role, you will portray various patients for educational scenarios, ensuring consistency and confidentiality. Candidates should have a High School diploma, with additional degrees preferred. Flexible hours up to 26 hours per week at $18.58 per hour. A live audition is required for the position, which is considered temporary and part-time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide feedback on simulated patient encounters.
• Ensure consistency across student experiences.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Comfort with discussing health issues

Ability to participate in team presentations

Commitment to a multicultural environment

Education

High School diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

The part‑time Standardized Simulation Participant (SP) is a person trained to consistently portray a patient or other individual in a scripted scenario for the purposes of instruction, practice, or evaluation. They learn the history, body language, physical findings, as well as emotional and personality characteristics that tend to accompany the illness. The Standardized Simulation Participant II additionally recognizes appropriate fidelity requirements for assigned scenarios and assists with the operation of simulators and setup of the environment to achieve realistic settings. A live audition is required.

Responsibilities

Key duties include preparing for, performing, and providing feedback on simulated patient encounters, ensuring consistency across student experiences, and maintaining confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• Train and rehearse to accurately portray specific types of patients, family members, and/or healthcare providers, knowing the history of the present illness, past medical history, physical exam results, as well as body language and emotional and personality characteristics.
• Consistently perform the case scenario to ensure each student receives the same portrayal.
• Deliver feedback in person, by hand, or by computer.
• Keep all cases and encounters with students confidential.
• Set up props and equipment in the simulation venue to reflect fidelity of participant portrayal.
• Operate high‑ and mid‑fidelity simulators to represent physical and verbal responses of patient portrayal.
• Assist in care and storage of simulators and props used for participant portrayal.
• Participate in the evaluation process.
• Perform all site‑ and position‑specific responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Performing Arts experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain strictest standards regarding confidentiality of all student information.
• Comfort with discussing/portraying health issues of a personal nature.
• Ability to participate in team presentations at regional, statewide or national professional development workshops/conferences as opportunities arise.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

Special Considerations and Environmental Conditions

• Works inside a healthcare simulation lab, classroom, auditorium or similar learning space.
• Flexible hours and days.
• Occasional opportunities for voluntary statewide travel.
• May be videotaped for educational purposes.
• Standing, sitting, bending, walking, reaching, and lifting may be required for certain roles.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64 and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for new employees and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position based upon its review of job descriptions and duties.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

$18.58 hourly up to 26 hours per week. THIS IS A TEMPORARY PART‑TIME POOL POSITION. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available.

How To Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history (if applicable) even if attaching a resume.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

To Attach Additional Documents

• From the portal, scroll to the bottom and click on Employment.
• Under “For Job Seekers,” click on Complete or Review an Existing Application.
• Select either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account.
• Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes, and attachments.
• Click on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

Veterans' Preference: The College adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Candidates may claim Veterans' Preference by uploading a copy of DD‑214 or certificate of release or discharge from active duty.

Holders of Degrees from Institutions Outside the U.S.A.: Individuals with foreign credentials must obtain a complete evaluation of transcripts and degrees. Submissions should be made at the time of application; recommended evaluators include World Education Services (P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274‑5087; (212) 966‑6311; www.wes.org). The interview process may be delayed until completion of the review.