Standardized Patient Actor, YSN

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Overview

Under the direction of the Director of the Simulation Laboratory, the Standardized Patients (SPs) will be trained to portray a patient/person in a medical and/or communication-based situation.

SPs may be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the students’ learning experience.

SPs receive extensive training in clinical communication skills, educational expectations, and instruction on how to provide constructive verbal feedback.

SPs are expected to engage with learners in carefully designed “role play” events as though they were a person seeking care in a specific way.

This position will require the candidate to interact directly with students, faculty, staff.

SPs may sometimes be required to provide individualized feedback from a patient’s perspective, ensuring continuity for realistic case portrayal and evaluating student skills related to checklist completion. Working as a Standardized/Simulated Patient (SP) provides a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the education of nurses and nurse practitioners.

The YSNSP Program will engage candidates based on the various course needs in the semester. We aim to provide learners with the opportunity to practice with individuals who will present with patient situations. This position is a temporary position.

SPs may sign up for cases that accurately depict the patient presentation and have to show a genuine interest in participating.

SPs have the flexibility to say “no” either for scheduling conflicts or case content reasons with reasonable time accommodation.

Yale Nursing’s mission is “Better health for all people” and the Simulation Department strives to uphold that mission for its students through advancing technology and sound pedagogical methods while upholding the ASPE, INACSL and SSH standards for simulation.

Essential Duties:

Required to be highly dependable and punctual.

Able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments.

Follow written and verbal instructions.

Provide constructive feedback to nurse practitioner students at various levels of training.

Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers

Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self.

willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera.

and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.

Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.

Accurately and consistently complete checklists.

Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation.

Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations.

Other duties as. assigned.

Required Experience/ Skills:

1. Flexibility regarding scheduling and assignments. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

2. Motivation to help learners develop interviewing techniques and interpersonal skills. Ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner.

3. Experience with software programs including MS office.

4. Strong communication skills, both written and spoken. Must have strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.

5. Must have excellent recall of learner performance. Attention to detail is essential.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Develops, provides, implements, and documents educational programs.  Creates and distributes related pamphlets and brochures.  2. Develops strong ties within target communities and across the University to assist in formulating and meeting health education needs. 3. Utilizes a variety of models and strategies to assess and evaluate learning.  Conducts program assessment and evaluation.  4. Partners collaboratively to identify, implement, and integrate short- and long-term change through project management and educational programming.  5. Provides educational consultation and assistance in monitoring of content, competency and knowledge transfer.  6. Complies with all regulatory and Joint Commission standards of education.  7. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of experience in direct education with adult learners in a healthcare educational environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

07/31/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Health Educator (24)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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