Job Description

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: 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: Commensurate with experience Job Classification: non-exempt Villanova University

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Temporary work, Internship,

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