Standardized Patient, Nursing Practicum (10 Hours/Week) – Leavitt School of Health

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This remote position currently pays $35 per hour.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Two years RN or certified teaching experience
• Distance education history as a student/teacher preferred
• Experience conducting virtual presentations helpful
• History/education in performance, role-playing etc. beneficial

Working Conditions:

• Availability to keep a student-friendly schedule (day, evening, weekend)
• Ability to maintain a dedicated, uninterrupted private office space

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 15 pounds and sit/stand at a computer for extended periods and be on camera for student simulation activities

Essential Responsibilities:

• The standardized patient is responsible for playing the role of the patient during the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) for nurse practitioner students.  
• During each OSCE the standardized patient plays the role of a fictional patient using a scripted case, including chief complaint, past medical history, physical examination findings, and appropriate responses during the simulated case.  
• The standardized patient is responsible for being prepared to play the specific role for each OSCE using the scripted case.  
• The standardized patient is responsible for creating a backup recording of each completed OSCE. 
• The standardized patient is responsible for helping students troubleshoot common technological issues during OSCEs.  
• Able to remain punctual for student OSCE experiences. 
• Excellent time management skills. 
• Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision by demonstrating effective and consistent commitment to learner-centered, competency-based educational support.  
• Fosters student learning through innovative, effective learning practices.  
• Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.  
• Responds promptly to student and faculty communication. 
• Uses technology-based OSCE recording and communication platforms to aid students in the development and demonstration of competencies.  
• Participates in all required training activities.  
• Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership Principles.  
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as the position evolves.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately and consistently perform specific OSCE scenarios including demonstrating symptoms, problems, and or behaviors associated with the OSCE scripts. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with students acting as providers and WGU faculty.   
• Ability to remain in character when dealing with students playing the role of a healthcare provider. 
• Ability to keep all OSCE case information confidential.  
• Ability to be discrete in answering student questions in order to not give away additional case information. (Don’t lead the student) 
• Ability to manage time in order to prevent OSCEs from running over the assigned time per case.  

• Must demonstrate technological competency: OSCE recording and communication platforms.  
• Extraordinary customer service orientation.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style.   
• Well organized - conscientious and detail oriented.   
• Strong understanding, acceptance, adherence, and promotion of the tenets of competency-based education in the WGU model.  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field
• Two years RN or certified teaching experience
• Distance education experience as a student/teacher preferred
• History of conducting virtual presentations helpful
• Experience or education in the performing arts beneficial

Physical Requirements:

• Sit/stand at a computer for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Working Conditions:

• Able to keep a student friendly schedule (day, evening, weekend)
• Maintain a dedicated, uninterrupted private office space
• Ability to be on camera for student simulation activities

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

How to apply: apply online

Part-time Regular Positions (classified for less than 30 standard working hours)

This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible for vision and mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and paid holidays and sick time.

The University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.