Student Patient Actor

Opt For Healthy Living; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Stanislaus State is seeking a temporary hourly‑intermittent student assistant in the Nursing Department, located in Stanislaus - Turlock. The position is part-time, on-site, and involves assisting with simulation activities and student training.

Start dates begin August 17, 2026 and end by May 31, 2026, with potential for reappointment depending on budget and performance. Candidates must be enrolled in at least six units and meet financial aid requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate enrolled in at least six Fall/Spring units.
• Must have received and accepted Financial Aid for current term.
• Previous experience as standardized patient is preferred.

Responsibilities

• portray sick and afflicted patients for student nurse training.
• Assist in supporting the Simulation Coordinator, Simulation Technician, and Nursing faculty for simulation activities.
• Memorize and recall scenario facts.
• Provide feedback to learners and faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity collaboration

Take direction

Acting skills

Standardized patient experience

Education

Undergraduate student enrollment 6 units

Job description

Apply now Job no: 559248

Work type: Student Assistant

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Position Summary

Temporary hourly‑intermittent student assistant position(s) available in the Nursing Department.

Start Date

Position(s) available on or after August 17, 2026, and ending on or before May 31, 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Description & Duties

• Portray sick and afflicted patients for student nurse training.
• Assist in supporting the Simulation Coordinator, Simulation Technician, and Nursing faculty for simulation activities.
• Memorize and recall scenario facts.
• Provide feedback to learners and faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work well with a variety of faculty and students.
• Ability to work with diverse group of faculty and students.
• Ability to take direction from nursing faculty.
• Acting skills.
• Previous experience as standardized patient.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Must have received and accepted Financial Aid award for the current semester/year in which you are applying.

Salary

$18.00 per hour.

How to Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application and résumé. Applications are accepted electronically only.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.