Standardized Patient Educator

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Dec 18, 2024
Job Details Job Description The Standardized Patient Educator in Clinical Skill Simulation is responsible for developing and implementing educational programs aimed at enhancing clinical skills through realistic patient interactions. This role involves working closely with healthcare professionals and students to create effective learning experiences that prepare them for real-world clinical settings. Key responsibilities include educating standardized patients in core competencies for participation in human simulation activities, ensuring accurate case portrayal, and facilitating formative assessments. The educator also supports the teaching, assessment, and evaluation of the curriculum by maintaining curriculum fidelity through case development, management, and quality assurance. Additionally, this position involves updating data management applications and operating data management systems to ensure effective tracking and reporting of educational outcomes.Manager - 3-5 sentence statement generally describing the position (not bullet points). Please summarize job duties, scope at a high level.Essential FunctionsInteracts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.Supervises and educates standardized patients, maintains teaching materials and protocols, and develops innovative teaching approaches that align with best practices.Designs and delivers simulation-based educational materials and programs focused on clinical skills, patient interaction, and communication techniques, while facilitating individual and group simulation sessions.Plans and administers human simulation events for medical, nursing, and other health professions schools, ensuring each event meets specific objectives and scope.Assesses learners performance during simulations, offers constructive feedback to enhance clinical competencies, and collaborates with faculty and healthcare teams to identify educational needs based on curriculum requirements.Manages a comprehensive database of cases, including case development, modifications, and ensures confidentiality while maintaining the reliability and validity of cases and checklist items for skill assessments.Trains and mentors new standardized patients and staff involved in simulation activities to ensure consistency and quality in educational delivery.Evaluates the effectiveness of simulation programs and makes recommendations for improvements based on learner feedback and outcomes, while maintaining accurate records of sessions, participant progress, and program evaluations for quality assurance.Advocates for the importance of simulation in clinical education and promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement through participation in research and development activities.Education:Bachelors degree in a healthcare, education related field. Masters degree preferredANDExperience:Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Standardized Patient Educator, job specializing in adult education, human simulationist or certified/registered health professional Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 1001 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.