LOA Hourly – Standardized Patient

LOA Hourly – Standardized Patient

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure
your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required
  documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
• Draft
  applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior
  to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
• Please note, recruitment
  will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application
process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of
LOA Hourly – Standardized Patient (SP), also known as a Standardized or Simulated Participant. The LOA Hourly – Standardized Patient (SP)
will accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual
patient, family member, health care provider, or other participant role needed during nursing student training simulations.

Please
note that students currently enrolled in the nursing program at Nevada State, or students enrolled in pre-requisite courses and planning to
apply for the nursing program at Nevada State are ineligible for this position.

About the institution:

Nevada State
University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning
and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian
American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued
above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment
surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic
minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American,
and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and
serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our
students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.
In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to
meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who
are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a
lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an
inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core
Responsibilities

• Accurately 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 face-to-face verbal feedback to the student and
  supervising faculty member using a structured feedback technique.
• Accept ongoing feedback and incorporate that feedback into case
  simulation.
• Respond to institutional emails in a timely fashion.
• Be on time and keep scheduled appointments.
• Provide
  a positive example to students by supporting the Nevada State University Mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School
  Diploma or equivalent and minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which is provided in
  advance.
• Must have reliable transportation to attend all scheduled rehearsals and simulation sessions.
• Eligibility to work
  in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants
must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Formal training in acting or other related fine arts.
• Previous experience as a standardized patient in
  simulation training.

Work Hours:

This position will work up to 8 hours per day (up to 20 hours per week). Scheduled
days vary, including weekdays, weekends, and evenings based on programmatic need.

Hourly Rate:

$20.50 per
hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to
find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Browse Jobs” in the search box which
will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your
application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent
20.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your
application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional
required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after
you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to
attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant
  qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State
  University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are
  contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close
Date
06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with
specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information
during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment
process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part
of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to
perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the
United States without sponsorship.

Nevada State University

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