Nursing Clinical Instructor - Float Pool

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Nursing Clinical Instructor for the Float Pool to divide time between direct patient care and nursing student education. The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, assessment of clinical competencies, and collaboration with academic partners to create meaningful learning experiences.

The position requires a Master's degree in Nursing or related field, state RN licensure in Ohio, and an active APRN license for advanced practice nurses.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field is required.
• Current Ohio RN license or interim permit is required.
• APRN license is required for advanced practice RNs.
• Doctoral degree or enrollment in a doctoral program is preferred.
• 5+ years RN experience in a relevant care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a clinical nurse and supervise student patient care delivery.
• Teach and evaluate nursing techniques of students in real-time clinical settings.
• Mentor and supervise nursing students, coordinating with academic partners to facilitate learning experiences.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate and evaluate nursing care in alignment with the professional practice model.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Registered Nurse

Ohio nursing license or interim permit

Ohio APRN license

Doctoral degree or current enrollment in doctoral program

RN experience in care setting

5+ years RN experience

Job description

## Nursing Clinical Instructor - Float PoolApplylocations: East Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R155274Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Nursing Clinical Instructor - Float Pool## Department:Job Description**Scope of Position**The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The nurse plays a critical role in the education and supervision of students in the clinical setting, in addition to staff engagement, patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care.**Position Summary**This role will function as a clinical nurse and student educator, who divides their time between providing direct patient care, leading nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team, supervising student patient care delivery, and teaching and evaluating nursing techniques of students. This role will also be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.The Nursing Clinical Instructor is a dual-function role designed to enhance patient care delivery while supporting the development of future nursing professionals. This position is composed of approximately 67% direct nursing responsibilities and 33% clinical instruction for nursing students.In the clinical capacity, the nurse provides high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, documentation, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.As a clinical instructor, the nurse mentors and supervises nursing students in real-time clinical settings, fostering their growth through hands-on teaching, feedback, and evaluation. This includes coordinating with academic partners, facilitating learning experiences, and ensuring students meet clinical competencies.This role is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about both bedside care and education, and who thrives in a dynamic environment that values mentorship, clinical excellence, and professional development.**Minimum Qualifications**Master's Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field. Registered Nurse. 2 years of relevant experience required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. Ohio APRN license required for those who are advanced practice registered nursesPreferred: Doctoral degree or current enrollment in doctoral program preferred. 5+ years of RN experience in relevant care setting preferred.## Additional Information:Expected start dates for hires will be in November 2026 and July 2027## Location:East Hospital - Tower (0397)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:36## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***