Clinical Preceptor

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive perks for UNC employees

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Preceptor to mentor graduate nursing students in real‑world health care settings, providing hands‑on guidance in diagnostic reasoning, assessment and patient management.

You will collaborate with faculty to ensure student success, support clinical education across specialties, and contribute to curriculum development within a premier academic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina professional license in applicable discipline.
• Minimum of one year of clinical practice prior to precepting.
• Clinical expertise relevant to the assigned specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised, real‑world clinical learning experiences for nurse practitioner students.
• Offer guidance, mentorship, and clinical expertise to support students’ development of diagnostic reasoning, assessment, and patient management skills.
• Facilitate progressive student independence by assigning appropriate patient care responsibilities based on competency.
• Review and approve student findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans prior to patient discharge.
• Communicate regularly with assigned faculty regarding student progress, concerns, or questions.
• Complete required student evaluations at mid‑term and end of the clinical rotation.
• Maintain a supportive and professional learning environment that promotes compassionate, high‑quality patient care

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

North Carolina professional license (RN/NP/PA/etc.)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants will be considered for all additional position numbers: 20076923, 20076924, 20076968, 20076970, 20077908, 20077909, 20077910, 20077983, 20077984, 20078010

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Department School of Nursing-OAA - 440120

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 03/23/2027

Position Type

Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title

Working Title Clinical Preceptor

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Clinical Faculty (Fixed Term)

Position Number

Position Number 20076915, 20076923, 20076924, 20076968, 20076970, 20077908,20077909, 20077910, 20077983, 20077984, 20078010

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master’s degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

The Nurse Practitioner Preceptor serves as a clinical mentor and educator for graduate nursing students, providing hands‑on learning experiences in a real‑world healthcare setting. Preceptors play a vital role in supporting the clinical education, professional development, and competency of future nurse practitioners while collaborating with faculty to ensure student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervised, real‑world clinical learning experiences for nurse practitioner students.
• Offer guidance, mentorship, and clinical expertise to support students’ development of diagnostic reasoning, assessment, and patient management skills.
• Facilitate progressive student independence by assigning appropriate patient care responsibilities based on competency.
• Review and approve student findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans prior to patient discharge.
• Communicate regularly with assigned faculty regarding student progress, concerns, or questions.
• Complete required student evaluations at mid‑term and end of the clinical rotation.
• Maintain a supportive and professional learning environment that promotes compassionate, high‑quality patient care

Clinical supervision ranging from approximately 60–240 hours per semester, depending on course requirement

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Active North Carolina license in an applicable discipline (e.g., Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Physician Assistant, or LCSW for applicable programs).
• Minimum of one year of clinical practice experience prior to precepting.
• Clinical expertise relevant to the assigned specialty area (e.g., family medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Prior teaching or precepting experience
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Commitment to advancing nursing education and workforce development

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applicants will be considered for all additional position numbers: 20076923, 20076924, 20076968, 20076970, 20077908, 20077909, 20077910, 20077983, 20077984, 20078010

Department Contact Name and Title Reagan Dovel, Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator

Department Contact Telephone or Email

Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Academic Personnel Office at [e-mail] .

Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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