Position Title: Standardized Patient Student Actor - School of Nursing

Department: School of Nursing

Advertised Pay: 10.00

Campus Location: Washburn University

Position Summary:

The School of Nursing is seeking student actors to portray patients in simulated healthcare scenarios.

About Washburn University: 

Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Essential Functions:
A standardized patient (SP) student actor is a person who has been trained to accurately portray a specific patient role (i.e., symptoms, personality traits, and other characteristics), assess clinical skills and provide constructive feedback about a student's performance during a simulation. In this role, you will receive case materials in advance that must be memorized to create the patient.

SP's participate in providing realistic training environments and in the teaching and feedback for students at Washburn University.

SP exercises are scheduled based on the nursing students' curricular schedules. Dates are provided as far in advance as possible.

Trainings and events occur during the week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Notice will be provided for scheduling outside of this window.

All SP's are temporary employees of the Washburn University School of Nursing.

Non-Essential Functions:
SP's are matched with cases depending on the schedule and demographic required for various cases.

Required Qualifications:
Current Washburn student.
Has completed SP trainings with Washburn Drama/School of Nursing.
Has scheduled minimum of 1 simulation observation prior to application.
Ability to portray a patient in an accurate and standardized method.
Maintain confidentiality of the simulation and student performance.
Ability to undergo a physical exam (wear a patient gown).
Must be reliable, punctual and flexible.
Conduct excellent communication skills when providing feedback to students.

Preferred Qualifications:
Drama training is preferred. Students interested in this position who have not completed the Washburn Drama training may let Nursing know during the application process.

Hourly, Part time  
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