Simulated Participant

About the role

Department

Nursing

This position is a Temporary position and is not benefits-eligible and it requires enrollment in a PERA retirment account.

Salary for Announcement

The Hourly Rate for this temporary position is $21/hour.

Position Summary

As an SP you will be highly trained to portray all the characteristics of a real patient, a patient's loved one, or a member of the care team, in realistic and repeatable ways. You will interact with learners in experiential education to provide an opportunity for students to learn and be evaluated.

Simulated Participants provide valuable opportunities for learners to practice skills in a safe environment that is both safe and supportive of the learning process. You must take the role seriously as you are impacting patient care through education.

To become an SP, candidates are required to be comfortable dealing with care teams, have a good memory, excellent listening skills, concentration during simulation scenarios, and accept constructive feedback. A qualified candidate is nonjudgmental regarding student and faculty gender, race, religion, national origin, physical characteristics, etc. Reliability and punctuality are required.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma/ GED or equivalent
• General computer skills
• Previous experience in a fast paced work environment where you are comfortable receiving and integrating directions/orders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an SP, theater, and/or healthcare

Work Hours

• This position is an In-Person position with variable schedules.

For full consideration, please submit the following documents

• Resume

This position is a Temporary position and is not benefits-eligible.

• Closing Date
• 12/15/2026
• Posting Representative
• Darrick Conroy
• Posting Representative Email

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to

Diversity Statement

• Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.
• Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color.
• We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.