Standardized Patient ModelOregon Health & Science University

Standardized Patient Model

US-OR-La Grande

Requisition ID: 2026-42323
Position Category: Administrative/Office Support
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Relief/Flex/Resource
Posting Department: School of Nursing
Posting Salary Range: $23.43-$31.25/hr.
Posting FTE: 0.00
HR Mission: Academics
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

Based on prior instruction, accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with nursing students during simulated patient encounters. Objective is to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills.

Function/Duties of Position

• Memorizes a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.

• Presents case information in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations.

• Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions.

• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations.

• Provides constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position. 

• Participates in group training and/or mentorship of newly hired standardized patients.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to accurately maintain a specified character as trained.

• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled and on-call basis.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of case and student information.

• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a standardized patient or actor.

• Knowledge of healthcare terminology.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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