Standardized Patient

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Posting Number:
20240577T


Position Title:
Standardized Patient


Position Type:
Temp/Intern


Location:
Villanova, PA


Work Schedule:
Varies


Approximate Number of Hours per Week
Varies


Department:
937-FCN Simluation & LRC


Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .

Standardized patients (SP) are individuals trained to simulate medical and mental health conditions accurately and in a standardized way, to document performance and rate interpersonal communication.

Duties and Responsibilities:


Following a period of training, SP will have the following general responsibilities:

• Portray medical / mental health patients in an accurate, standardized way.
• Observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists and rating scales.
• Provide debriefing and / or direct teaching to students regarding interpersonal communication and physical examination skills.
• Participate in training for roles to be portrayed. Training can be on site and/or via computer. All SP's will receive training as appropriate for their roles.
• SP's are required to dress as patients (i.e. in hospital gowns, etc.) as appropriate to their role.
• SP's are required to undergo physical examinations by Nurse Practitioner students as part of the students' training.
• All SP sessions are video recorded and SP must give permission for such recording as well as their use in educational and research projects.
• All SP's will undergo continuous quality assurance through video review.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must have e-mail access and ability to use a PC and internet.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience as an SP is preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:


This is a pooled position. Applications will be reviewed as the need arises for Standardized Patients.

EEO Statement


Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Posting Date:
10/21/2024


Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:


$22/hr.

Job Classification:
non-exempt