Nursing Program Standardized Participant (SP) - Casual

Portland Community College•Portland, OR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a Standardized Participant for its Nursing Program. This is a part-time, on-call, casual position based on simulation scheduling needs, typically Monday through Friday. The Standardized Participant will support the nursing program by portraying patients, family members, or other healthcare roles in simulated clinical encounters. This role helps create realistic, safe, and supportive environments for nursing students to practice essential skills. Casual positions at PCC have a working hour limit per fiscal year.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and deliver consistent performances.
Experience as an actor or standardized participant
Dependable, organized, and punctual.
Receptive to direction and feedback from faculty and simulation staff.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with healthcare terminology and basic clinical equipment.
Experience in healthcare education or academic settings.
2+ years of experience as an actor or standardized participant
Comfort working with diverse populations and supporting inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

Accurately portraying physical, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of patients, family members or healthcare professionals based on provided case materials.
Memorizing and consistently repeating key scenario details or responses.
Maintaining a high level of professionalism, consistency, and confidentiality throughout all learning activities.
Collaborating with faculty, staff, and fellow SPs to support student learning objectives.