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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
Job Tags
Temporary work, Internship, Flexible hours