Student Patient Actor

The California State University; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in Stanislaus is seeking a Temporary hourly-intermittent Student Assistant in the Nursing Department. The position supports simulation activities, assists faculty, and helps with patient-style scenarios for student nurse training.

Starting on or after August 17, 2026, with potential reappointment based on budget and performance; typical duties include memorizing scenario facts, giving feedback, and working with a team of faculty and staff in an on-site campus

Qualifications

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

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 awareness

Direction from faculty

Acting skills

Standardized patient experience

Education

Undergraduate students enrolled in six Fall/Spring units

Job description

Apply now Job no: 559248
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: 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 Range

$18.00 per hour.

How to Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.

Background Clearance Notice

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Additional Information

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

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.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. California Relay Service is available at [phone] voice and [phone] TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Advertised: Jul 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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