Standardized Patient Coordinator | Washington State University Job at Washington State University, Spokane, WA

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  • Washington State University
  • Spokane, WA

Job Description

Standardized Patient Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
August 26, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
107P-YN_CS_NPS - Program Support Supervisor 1

Business Title:
Standardized Patient Coordinator

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Simulations for the Center for Experiential Learning in the College of Nursing, the Standardized Patient (SP) Coordinator holds a vital role in the experiential learning of nursing students.

Standardized Patients are individuals who are hired and specially trained to realistically act as patients for the instruction, practice and assessment of medical examination skills of nursing students. SP's serve in realistic simulations to maintain standardized experiences for all nursing students and provide feedback.

The Standardized Patient Coordinator oversees the administration, training and supervision of Standardized Patients. Extensively engaging with nursing students, faculty and staff, this is a 'hands-on' active position carrying out simulation program activities, coordinating, scheduling and monitoring simulation activities ensuring consistency with experiential learning program goals as set by academic leadership and faculty.

The Standardized Patient Coordinator will manage 65-85 hourly, part-time SP's, booking their work to align with simulation case encounters, primarily in Spokane, but also at other campuses. Administering the full life cycle of SP's includes recruiting/auditioning, making hiring recommendations, training, coaching, supervising and scheduling. They will also ensure background checks and annual compliance training are complete and tracked.
The Standardized Patient Coordinator will help develop and initiate aspects of the training programs for SPs, including the development of medical role-play case materials, checklists, and rating scales for use by faculty and SPs. As part of training, the Standardized Patient Coordinator will play the role of student in improvisations to provide practice.
The Standardized Patient Coordinator will maintain accurate records of student experiences, course assignments, hours worked, and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent AND three years of applicable experience in the program specialty; OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

  • Education/experience may combine to meet the three years (full-time) of applicable experience in the program specialty of 'Standardized Patient Coordinator' (Coordinating patient simulation learning experiences). Experiences might include:
    • Standardized patient trainer/coordination, standardized patient, clinical education (RN, LPN, Medical Assistant, EMT, etc), acting/directing, teaching, proctoring exams, working with medical equipment, voluminous scheduling or coordination, supervision, etc.
  • General knowledge of medical terminology and conditions, medical equipment.
  • Proficient with MS software applications, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet, and database use.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to coach others, handle challenging situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to record, manage and track volumes of staff, materials and schedules.
  • Comfortable with the following:
    • Working in a healthcare/medical simulation environment
    • Working with medical equipment and manikins
  • Able to push/pull/lift/carry equipment up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
  • Driver's license upon hire due to occasional travel to other campuses.




Preferred Qualifications:

  • RN, Bachelors of Science in Nursing or other Health Sciences or medical related field.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Experience in a medical simulation lab.
  • Experience running audio visual equipment.
  • Experience working in higher education, especially in a health related area.
  • Experience with planning, writing, implementing and evaluating a created/scripted experience.




Additional Information:



Area/College: College of Nursing

Department Name: Clinical Performance and Simulation

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202-2131

Department Link:



Monthly Salary: $3,558 to $4,740 | Range 41 Steps A - M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is typically a longevity step.



Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation .



Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime-eligible.

FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.



Posting Close Date: This posting has been extended. Applicants must submit their completed application by August 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.



Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.


Application Instructions:



Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.



Required Documents:

  • Resume (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)




External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.



Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.



Time Type:
Full time



Position Term:
12 Month


WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.


WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.


WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu .



Notice of Non-Discrimination


WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement .



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About Washington State University

Washington State University is a public research university committed to its land-grant heritage and tradition of service to society. Washington State College was established in 1890 as a land-grant institution. It has become a distinguished public research university, but its mission remains rooted in accessibility and public service.For more than 130 years, we have strived to unlock possibilities by empowering students, faculty, and others to create a world where all people can thrive.In that spirit, our community welcomes scholars from around the globe and prioritizes equitable opportunities for all.

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