Per Diem Simulated Patient - Danbury Hospital - Danbury, CT

Nuvance Health • Danbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

This role is for a Simulated Patient needed at Danbury Hospital. It is a per diem schedule with variable shifts between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional off shifts and weekends. The position requires willingness to float between Danbury, New Milford, and Norwalk Hospitals. The per diem rate is $25.00/hour.

Under the supervision of clinical education faculty, the Simulated Patient will simulate medical scenarios or cases in teaching and/or assessment activities for health-care professionals and students to learn a variety of clinical skills and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn clinical skills in a limited capacity.
• Accurately assess learner performance of clinical skills.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population of learners.
• Flexible and reliable with scheduling and assignments.
• Operates a computer and related software applications.
• Exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with learners, educators and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to recall information at 95% accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Simulate medical scenarios with realism in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner.
• Provide written or oral feedback on medical scenarios to all learners and Spratt Center staff.
• Participate in training for standardized medical scenarios.
• Participate in the set up and break down of any simulation activities occurring in the Spratt Center.
• Observe real-time simulations and/or videotaped simulations to ensure the standards for portrayal are maintained.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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