
Nursing Department-Work Study
Job Description
Working Title
Nursing Department-Work StudyPosition Status
Part TimeDepartment
School of Health SciencesGeneral Summary
The Nursing Department is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable student worker to provide clerical, departmental, and simulation-based learning support. The student will assist with setting up and running simulations in the Medical Center Hospital Simulation (SIM) Hospital and may also serve as a standardized patient to provide realistic clinical scenarios for nursing students. This role offers valuable exposure to healthcare education while fostering teamwork, professionalism, and communication skills.
Specific Position Duties
- Assist in preparing and organizing simulation spaces, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate basic simulation technology (monitors, manikins, and audio/visual equipment) under staff supervision.
- Serve as a standardized patient by portraying patient roles consistently and accurately based on provided case scenarios.
- Provide verbal or written feedback to students from the perspective of a patient when requested.
- Support faculty and simulation staff during simulation activities, including role-play, debriefings, and scenario resets.
- Maintain confidentiality of student performance and departmental information.
- Perform general clerical tasks such as filing, copying, scanning, and organizing documents.
- Answer incoming phone calls and route them to the appropriate faculty or staff.
- Greet and direct students, faculty, and visitors within the Wood’s Health and Science Building.
- Provide general assistance with departmental operations and special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Nursing Department Staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must qualify for Federal Work Study.
- Availability during daytime hours (flexible schedule).
- Comfort with role-playing and working in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, dependable, and adaptable.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.) preferred.
Posting Number
S00275PQuick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/14364*Please mention you saw this ad on TexasCollegeJobs.*