What are the responsibilities and job description for the Standardized Patient Actor for Simulations position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
| University Information | The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. |
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| Department | School of Nursing - 31510 |
| External Link to Posting | https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/35238 |
| Vacancy Number | TSP5457PST |
| Working Title | Standardized Patient Actor for Simulations |
| Job Title | Program Associate I |
| Temp Position Type | SHRA Temporary |
| Job Category | Medical & Health |
| FLSA for Position | Nonexempt |
| Brief Summary of Work for this Position | The Standardized Patient Actor will portray a patient or other individual in a scripted scenario for the purposes of instruction, practice, or evaluation in the School of Nursing Simulation Learning Center. Standardized Patient Actors will be matched with case scenarios. Some cases will require a certain age group or gender. All training and simulation encounters are non-invasive, meaning there are no needles, tubes, or scalpels involved. Actors may be asked to wear a hospital gown and are permitted to wear clothes underneath to cover modest areas. Equipment that touches body secretions (such as oxygen tubing) will be dedicated to each actor. The Simulation Learning Center follows the standards set by The Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) to ensure the key values of "safety, quality, professionalism, accountability, and collaboration." |
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| Work Hours | TBD |
| Work Days | TBD |
| Hours Per Week | 5 |
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| Anticipated Hiring Range | $10 / hour |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. |
| Job Posting Date | 02/14/2025 |
| Job Closing Date | 06/30/2026 |
| EEO Statement | At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
| Number of Openings | Multi-Positions |
UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons from all racial, ethnic or other minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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