Job Description

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.  Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.   

The GCU College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has an opening for a part-time Standardized Patient for the Undergraduate Nursing Program.  A Standardized Patient is a trained individual who can accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient, family member, health care provider, or needed role at a particular point in time.  A Standardized Patient must be able to provide individualized feedback on interpersonal and clinical skills to a GCU Faculty member.

Standardized patients must pass the required patient competencies before being deployed as a standardized patient.  Training will be provided. More information on the type of exam will be given at the time of the interview.

What we are offering:

  • Part-time opportunity with a flexible schedule

  • $23/hr as an SP1

  • The opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of Nursing professionals.

What you will do:

  • Portray all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.

  • Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to the student and supervising faculty member

  • Accept ongoing feedback and incorporate that feedback into case simulation

  • Respond to e-mails in a timely fashion and be relied upon to keep scheduled appointments

What you need:

  • High School Diploma

  • Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to the campus at 33rd Ave and Camelback Rd.

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why Work at GCU:

  • 401K savings plan

  • Free covered parking

  • Free on-site gyms at all our office locations

Application Instructions

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