Standardized Patient - Temporary

Nova Southeastern University•Fort Lauderdale, FL

48d•$25

About The Position

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University. Primary Purpose: The Standardized Patient (SP) reports directly to Chair of the Clinical & School Psychology Department. The Standardized Patient portrays characteristics of a real patient, simulating signs and symptoms thereby affording the student an opportunity to learn and to be evaluated on learned skills in a simulated clinical environment. Standardized Patients will undergo psychological interviews by students as part of the psychology students learning experience.

Requirements

Must be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments
Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions
Must demonstrate the ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Manager and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable, and professional manner

Responsibilities

Be highly dependable and punctual
Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
Follow written and verbal instruction
Provide constructive feedback to psychology students and fellow SPs
Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers
Be comfortable having repeated psychological interviews
Be willing to be on camera and/or be observed live through an observation monitor
Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
Accurately and consistently complete checklists
Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
Other duties as assigned.