Clinical Instructor for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced Practice andPractice Post-Masters Certificate Programs- FALL '26

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Instructor in nursing to guide and evaluate student competencies in both on-site and online clinical settings. The role includes coordinating simulations, conducting regular student check-ins, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely feedback.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in nursing (Doctoral preferred), hold an RN/APRN license with certification, and bring experience as a clinical educator.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required; doctoral degree in nursing is preferred.
• Active, unencumbered RN and APRN license, with certification in the specialty area and at least 2 years of direct care in the APRN role.
• Prior experience as a clinical educator or preceptor is preferred.
• Strong organizational, written and oral interpersonal communication; professionalism and collaboration with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Guide, evaluate, and oversee attainment of clinical competencies for students precepted in clinical settings.
• Prepare for and participate in scheduled onsite and virtual student laboratories and simulations, including orientation and training.
• Engage students with weekly check-ins via phone or online platforms.
• Establish contact with the clinical preceptor at semester start, mid-term, and end, documenting interactions and addressing issues.
• Review clinical hours and patient logs, providing constructive weekly feedback.
• Grade student assignments promptly with constructive feedback.
• Ensure CET is completed at midterm and end; review findings with students and course coordinators.
• Identify at-risk students and develop remediation plans in consultation with course leadership.
• Verify clinical hours with preceptors every two weeks.
• Check Johns Hopkins email daily and respond within 48 business hours.
• Complete clinical site evaluations each semester; conduct local or virtual site visits as needed.
• Teach effectively online, guiding students and preceptors in navigating school software and digital tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Position Term

The position term is a semester in duration and renewed based on the program's needs, satisfactory clinical evaluations and on the approval of the Track, Associate, and/or Program Director.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Guide, evaluate, and oversee the attainment of clinical competencies for students precepted in clinical settings.
• Prepare for and actively participate in scheduled onsite and virtual student laboratory and clinical immersion/simulations as scheduled, including orientation/faculty training for lab/clinical simulation, and check-ins with the clinical course coordinator(s).
• Student Engagement: Conduct weekly check-ins with students in an online clinical course, using available communication through phone or virtual communication platforms.
• Establish contact with the clinical preceptor at the beginning of the semester, prior to mid-term, and at the end of the semester, and as needed. Document all interactions with students and preceptors and ensure any issues are addressed promptly.
• Review clinical hours and grade patient logs providing constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and development on a weekly basis.
• Grade student assignments in a timely manner, providing constructive feedback to support learning.
• Clinical Evaluation Tool: Ensure that the Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) is completed at midterm and end of the semester and review findings with the student and Course Coordinator. Report any subpar CET evaluations to the Course Coordinator.
• Identify students at risk' for not meeting clinical course outcomes and collaborate to develop to assist with corrective action plans and remediation strategies to support student success and ensure competency attainment. All remediation strategies must be reviewed and discussed with the Course Coordinator/Track Director prior to implementation.
• Review and validate student clinical hours and preceptor verification of clinical hours every two weeks.
• Check official Johns Hopkins University (JHU) email daily and respond to students within 48 business hours to maintain timely and professional communication.
• Site Evaluations: Complete clinical site evaluations each semester, documenting strengths and areas of improvement.
• Conduct local site visits for assigned student(s), or virtual site visits for students at a distance, if indicated.
• Teaching in the online environment requires proficiency and adaptability in utilizing online platforms and digital tools. CI's must be able to demonstrate the ability and flexibility to effectively use the school's software programs and embrace new technologies. The CI should be able to guide students and preceptors in navigating these systems for communication, documentation, and evaluation, to ensure seamless integration of digital tools into the clinical learning experience.

Clinical Instructors will:

• Maintain current clinical competency and knowledge of current evidence in the literature required to effectively evaluate and support student performance in the clinical settings assigned.
• Utilize and apply best practices to create an optimal learning environment that fosters student engagement, achievement of clinical learning objectives, and supports professional growth.
• Stay abreast of emerging clinical trends and integrate the latest evidence-based practices into teaching and clinical instruction to reinforce high standards of practice and optimize patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required; doctoral degree in nursing is preferred.
• Active, unencumbered RN and APRN license, along with certification in the specialty hiring area with a minimum of 2 years of direct care experience in the advanced practice role.
• Previous experience as a clinical educator or preceptor is preferred.
• The role requires strong organizational skills, and excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Candidates must display a high degree of professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Background Checks

After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether a candidate's conviction history is job-disqualifying, the University considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job being sought.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.

The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information.

Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those candidates who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.