Standardized Patient

Posting Number:

20200310T

Position Title:

Position Type:

Temp/Intern

Location:

Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:

Varies

Approximate Number of Hours per Week

Varies

Department:

232-Nursing

Position Summary:

Standardized patients (SP) are individuals trained to simulate medical and mental health conditions accurately and in a standardized way, to document performance and rate interpersonal communication.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Following a period of training, SP will have the following general responsibilities:

Portray medical / mental health patients in an accurate, standardized way.
Observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists and rating scales.
Provide debriefing and / or direct teaching to students regarding interpersonal communication and physical examination skills.
Participate in training for roles to be portrayed. Training can be on site and/or via computer. All SP’s will receive training as appropriate for their roles.
SP’s are required to dress as patients (i.e. in hospital gowns, etc.) as appropriate to their role.
SP’s are required to undergo physical examinations by Nurse Practitioner students as part of the students’ training.
All SP sessions are video recorded and SP must give permission for such recording as well as their use in educational and research projects.
All SP’s will undergo continuous quality assurance through video review.
Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent
Ability to read and write in English.
Must have e-mail access and ability to use a PC and internet.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of experience as an SP is preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

This is a pooled position. Applications will be reviewed as the need arises for Standardized Patients.

EEO Statement

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Posting Date:

08/26/2020

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

$20/hr

Job Classification:

non-exempt

By Villanova University

Villanova University is a Catholic Augustinian community of higher education, committed to excellence and distinction in the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge. Inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, the University i...

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FUNDING

Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Villanova, PA

DATE POSTED

July 26, 2023