Clinical Skills Observer; CSO

Job Title

Clinical Skills Observer (CSO)

Hourly rate: $35.00 per hour

Springlake Campus, Oklahoma City

Part-Time / Temporary / Adjunct (As Needed)

3/4/2026

The Clinical Skills Observer (CSO) administers and evaluates clinical skills examinations for candidates seeking certification through Oklahoma's Health & Professional Certification Project (HPCP). The CSO works under the supervision of the HCP Test Site Coordinator and objectively observes and evaluates candidates according to Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) standards. The CSO does not teach, coach, prompt, or provide feedback during examinations;

the role is strictly observational and evaluative to ensure standardized, fair testing practices.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an unrestricted Oklahoma license.
• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.

• Administer clinical skills exams in one uninterrupted session.
• Evaluate candidates using the official HPCP evaluation grid.
• Observe critical safety and infection control tasks:
• Hand hygiene technique and timing
• Proper use of PPE
• Safe transfers and use of gait belt
• Bed positioning and wheelchair safety
• Equipment sanitation
• Resident identification procedures
• Document vital sign measurements for comparison with candidate findings.
• Ensure exam timing requirements are met:
• 60 minutes (Home Health / Long Term Care)
• 45 minutes (Developmental / Residential / Adult Day)

• Protect all proprietary testing materials.
• Never photocopy, reproduce, or disclose exam content.
• Return all examination packets immediately after testing.
• Maintain secure handling of candidate information and materials.
• Allow open access to testing functions by the Test Site Coordinator.
• Follow all ODCTE and HPCP security protocols.

• Maintain objectivity and fairness.
• Provide no prompting, coaching, or instruction during exams.
• Ensure testing is conducted in English only.
• Report any suspected cheating or misconduct immediately.

• Completion of official HPCP CSO training provided by the Test Site Coordinator.
• Shadowing experience with an approved CSO.
• Submission of:
• HPCP Clinical Skills Observer Request Form
• Resume documenting experience
• License verification
• Approval by the State HPCP Office prior to administering examinations.
• Maintain “approved” status by administering at least two (2) clinical skills exams per fiscal year.
• Read and adhere to all HPCP manuals and policies.

• Leadership ability.
• Ability to observe, recognize, and interpret.
• Ability to evaluate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Satisfactory personal conduct and integrity.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance.

Assessment Specialist / Assistant Director, Enrollment & Student Services

Applications will be accepted online at https://www.metrotech.edu/jobline.

Position open until filled. Phone: . Fax: . AA/EOE. M/F/D/V.

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