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If, as a student or non-student, you have worked over 1,000 hours or received benefits through DMBA due to employment with any of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints entities, you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for 1/2-time (17.5 hours) positions. For information or help, please contact 801-422-3563.

Part-time One Employer Policy

Any part-time employee of the university shall not have concurrent employment for any other Church- affiliated employer unless specifically excepted. No part-time employee of any other Church-affiliated employer shall be offered concurrent employment for the university unless specifically excepted.

Standardized Patient for Nursing Simulation

Standardized patient simulation involves the use of individuals trained to portray the roles of patients, family members or others. The Standardized Patient Program (SPP) is an educational resource used for both teaching and evaluating clinical skills in the training of many different health sciences professional students.

The Standardized Patient

A SP is an indivdual who is carefully recruited and trained to portray or simulate all aspects of a real patient as part of a case scenario in order to provide an opportunity for a student to learn or be evaluated on their clinical skills in a simulated environment. SP's learn all aspects of a patient's portrayal and are carefully trained to not only simulate a real patient scenario but also provides feedback to tehe students, especially regarding their communication and interpersonal skills. The purpose of using SP's is to provide the students with the opportunity for teaching and practice evaluating clinical skills before they begin their professional careers including Physical examination, hisotry taking, Communication, Patient Counseling, and Patient Education.

Training

Brigham Young University staff and faculty members prepare SPs for their roles in all assigned medical cases. SPs will assist in both teaching and evaluation of students. They are also trained to provide constructive feedback regarding the provider-patient encounter. SPs can expect to be utilized during one on one, small group, or large group sessions that may occur in a classroom or clinical exam room.

Once an applicant is selected to be a SP for an event, they are matched with the cases using specific criteria such as age, gender, race, etc. Each SP simulation is designed to be as realistic as possible to enhance the learning experience.

Qualifications and Essential Functions:

Becoming a SP requires good memory, excellent listening skills, and concentration. SPs should:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be comfortable with their health and dealing with health professionals
• Be willing to be videotaped for educational purposes
• Be reliable and punctual to scheduled events
• Keep all case information confidential
• Repeatedly portray a patient case with accuracy as trained by BYU faculty or staff
• Have the ability to communicate effectively: reading, orally, and in writing
• Be able to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback
• Be able to recall and accurately give the student feedback
• Have the ability to get on and off an exam table or hospital bed

Working Schedule:

Schedules vary depending on needs in the labs. The majority of shifts will be during the hours of 8 am - 5 pm. Your schedule will be discussed and set upon hire.

Employee Class: 1/2 Time (17.5 hour)

Work Location: Provo Campus

Desired Start Date: 08/15/2023

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.