Nursing Clinical Instructor, RN

Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a part-time Nursing Education Specialist to teach in the clinical settings, aligning with the nursing program curriculum. You will model critical thinking, coordinate experiences with clinical staff, and inspire students through compassionate teaching.

Strong commitment to adult learning, ability to manage learner development, and ongoing documentation of student progress are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Active Ohio RN License.

Responsibilities

• Teach in clinical settings according to the nursing program curriculum.
• Model critical and reflective thinking for students.
• Coordinate learning experiences with appropriate clinical staff.
• Show enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and nursing that inspires students.
• Engage in self-reflection and continued learning to improve teaching practices.
• Demonstrates use of adult learning principles and creative approaches to learning.
• Create learning environments that help students develop critical thinking and self-reflection.
• Assess and provide feedback on student performance to program leadership.
• Maintain clinical experience records and grades per policy.

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Active Ohio RN License

Job description

Primary Location

Burnet Campus Department

Onboarding and Student Service Shift

Rotating (United States of America) Schedule

Part time Weekly Hours

0 FTE

0 Employee Status

Stand By

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$40.37 - $51.55 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning - Teaches in the clinical settings according to the nursing program course curriculum. Models critical and reflective thinking practices for students. Coordinates learning experiences with appropriate clinical staff. Shows enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and nursing that inspires and motivates students. Possesses personal attributes that facilitates learning, including caring, confidence, patience, honesty, flexibility and taking interest in, and respecting students. Engages in self-reflection and continued learning to improve teaching practices.

Facilitates Learner Development - Demonstrates use of adult learning principles and creative approaches and techniques to learning. Creates learning environments that facilitate students' critical thinking, self-reflection, personal goal setting and experience in the nurse role. Selects clinical assignments that correlate with and reinforce learning from the classroom and measures student ability to apply knowledge in nursing care situations. Models professional behaviors for students and colleagues.

Assessment and Evaluation - Plans clinical experiences to assist students to achieve course objectives. Supervises student clinical performance. Contributes to the evaluation of student performance by providing both verbal and written feedback to the Nursing Program Lead/Dept. Chair and the student relative to the student's achievement of established objectives. Maintains clinical experience records and grades in accordance with the nursing program policies.

Leadership - Demonstrates leadership behaviors at the point of care by promoting and providing guidance, resources, and knowledge for professional growth of students and colleagues. Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions.

Professional Development - Demonstrates and maintains depth and breadth of clinical knowledge, skills and competence in the point of care setting. Draws on evidenced-based literature to improve teaching. Mentors novice instructors/faculty. Participates in personal and professional development opportunities to increase effectiveness in the role.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training

2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

Active Ohio RN License

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability