Nursing Program Standardized Participant (SP) - Casual

Portland Community College • Portland, OR

14d • $25

About The Position

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, PCC has the classes and programs to get you there. Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. PCC will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Casual positions at Portland Community College have a working hour limit per fiscal year. Please see the Casual Employment at PCC section below for more details. What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For Portland Community College (PCC) is accepting applications for a Standardized Participant for the Nursing Program. This is a Part-time, on-call position based on simulation scheduling needs (typically Monday - Friday). The Standardized Participant is a Casual position at PCC, with a $25/hour pay rate. Function/Duties of Position Under the supervision of the PCC Nursing Simulation Leads, the Standardized Participant (SP) supports the nursing program by portraying patients, family members, or other healthcare roles in simulated clinical encounters. SPs help create realistic, safe, and supportive environments that allow nursing students to practice clinical judgment, communication, and assessment skills in a formative, educational setting.

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.

Benefits

• As a new Casual employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.
• More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits.
• Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED