Standardized Patient Model

Department Overview

Based on prior instruction, the Standardized Patient Model (SPM) accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors, and disease symptoms while interacting with School of Nursing students during simulated patient encounters. The objective of the SPM is to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills.

• 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.

Job-Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Compliance

• Code of conduct
• Respect in the workplace
• Applicable policies, procedures, and agreements related to position, department, or OHSU as a whole

Work is performed in a campus-based simulation or clinical skills suite.

Limited physical effort is required but must be able to: move all extremities without difficulty and step up and down from an exam table. No invasive assessments/procedures will be performed but students will conduct limited physical assessments that include taking basic vital signs.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Department at  or aaeo.