Standardized Patient, Temporary, PT - Nursing Posted on 10/15/2021 Accepting applications About this position

JOB SUMMARY

The Standardized Patient is a temporary, part-time role reporting directly to the MSN Program Director. The incumbent will be an active participant in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) of the nursing students. The role will include portraying the characteristics of a real patient, including simulating signs and symptoms specific to the assigned condition or scenario. As part of the OSCE and the nursing student's learning, the standardized patient may be physically examined by the student and nursing faculty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling and assignments, including the ability to work flexible hours on an as needed basis 2. Highly reliable and punctual 3. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including but not limited to, memorizing a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations 4. Participates in training as needed 5. Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including providing constructive feedback to the nursing student 7. Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with learners, faculty, supervisors, and peers 8. Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation, including a history of present illness, affect/behavior, and physical findings 9. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations 10. Participates in physical examinations as need while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video 11. Comfortable with audio and videotaping of simulation including physical examination (no reproductive or intimate examinations will be performed) 12. Contribute to the overall success of the school and programs by completing other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School or Nursing and Health Sciences, Executive Assistant to the Dean, or Program Director. About our ideal candidate

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree in related field preferred. 2. Experience in a support role for service organizations. Experience with higher education institutions preferred. 3. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 4. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be highly detail orientated, and possess strong interpersonal skills. 5. Must demonstrate high levels of initiative and autonomy in promoting the mission and vision of the

SNHS. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Must be able to:

move all extremities without difficulty, step up and down from an exam table, and quickly change from a gown to clothing. 2. No or very limited physical effort required. 3. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. 4.

COVID-19

Vaccination Required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 2. Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment 3. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. 4. Flexible hours which may include evenings. About us The College's health and wellness plans along with generous paid time-off benefits are in addition to rewarding employee benefits such as the tuition grant and 403(b) plan. The employee tuition grant is a remarkable benefit that covers the cost of 100% of the College's tuition for dependent children of faculty and staff who have been employed with the college fulltime for one year. Employees can also take advantage of the benefit for themselves. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan is a 403(b) plan in which the college automatically contributes 7% of the eligible employee's earnings into a retirement fund whether the employee chooses to participate or not. The account has a comprehensive investment portfolio and allows the employee to control their investment choices. At 6 years of service, the employer contribution amount is elevated to 10%. Employees can choose to participate through pre-tax payroll deductions when ready! Florida Southern College is committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring, campus life, and intellectual engagement and welcomes applications from all interested candidates. The college actively seeks a wide variety of candidates and enthusiastically looks to diversify our workforce. Florida Southern College has a strong commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The college recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes and compensates individuals and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law. As the oldest private college in Florida, Florida Southern College is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution located in Lakeland, enrolling approximately 3,500 students across more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. The College is known for its strong student-to-faculty ratio and its emphasis on engaged learning, providing students with hands-on experiences that prepare them for meaningful careers and lives of leadership and service. Florida Southern is home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and competes in NCAA Division II athletics, with a distinguished record of national championships. Consistently ranked among the top regional institutions in the South by U.S. News & World Report and recognized by The Princeton Review, Florida Southern equips students to lead lives of positive and consequential impact through dynamic, engaged learning in its iconic setting and beyond. Connect with Florida Southern College.