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 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 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464
undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or
returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are
multiracial.
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
- 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. - 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.
- Ability to work a
flexible schedule, which is provided in advance. - Must have reliable transportation to attend all scheduled 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:
Variable as
needed, dependent on programmatic needs.
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
06/30/2026
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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