The OHSU School of Nursing in Klamath Falls is located on the Oregon Institute of Technology campus, which offers state-of-the art bachelor's degree programs in engineering, health and business technologies. Klamath Falls offers an outstanding array of natural and cultural wonders. Klamath Falls is 280 miles from Portland.

The School of Nursing provides hands-on instruction to students using real and simulated clinical environments. The Standardized Patient Model (SPM) is essential to simulated learning by providing experiential learning to students.

The SPM will accurately portray specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms in accordance with provided instruction while interacting with nursing students during simulated patient encounters. There are multiple positions available on the Ashland campus.

• 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.

Experience

• Proven ability to work effectively with others.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies)

• Ability to accurately maintain a specified character as trained.
• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and electronically through writing and email.
• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.

Experience

• Acting experience desirable.

As part of the qualifications requirement, the following Core Competencies are expected of all OHSU employees regardless of their position within the organization.

Accountability: Ability to establish mutual agreements that result in clear responsibility, taking personal action to accomplish an agreed result and assuming personal responsibility for the results of behavior and actions.

Integrity: Actions are consistent with ethical values.  Honest in communication and actions.

Diversity: Honors the uniqueness of each individual, challenges stereotypes and promotes sensitivity and inclusion.  Functions effectively and respectfully within the context of varying cultural beliefs, behaviors and backgrounds. 

Respect: Demonstrates consideration and appreciation for colleagues, clients and customers.

Service Orientation: Seeks opportunities to improve the work and work environment to better meet the needs of internal and external customers. 

Teamwork & Collaboration: Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve shared goals.

Communication: Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others.

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.