Standardized Patient at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Standardized Patient

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20240577TPosition Title:Standardized PatientPosition Type:Temp/InternLocation:Villanova, PAWork Schedule:VariesApproximate Number of Hours per WeekVariesDepartment:937-FCN Simluation & LRCPosition 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:10/21/2024Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: $22/hr.Job Classification:non-exemptSupplemental Questions

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