Standardized Patient

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Standardized Patient to join the Department of Nursing within the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This role is crucial for educating students in the Simulation Learning Center. Standardized Patients are individuals trained to consistently portray characters with specific health conditions, without having actual symptoms themselves. The position is located in Colorado Springs, a city known for its natural beauty and vibrant culture, offering a unique setting for career and lifestyle growth. The pay rate is $19 hourly, commensurate with experience, and the position is Non-Exempt.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have work experience in healthcare or have experience as a patient.
Must have at least 10 hours of availability to work per month.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Standardized Patient is preferred.

Responsibilities

Portray the physical findings of particular disease states or procedures, which may include wearing makeup, costumes, and/or external props.
Play a character with mannerisms and responses consistent with the described role, either ad lib or scripted.
Observe and recall student communication and performance during case scenarios.
Provide feedback on student performance directly or during post-scenario debriefing.
Review other SP performances and provide feedback for quality improvement purposes.