Clinical Instructor for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced Practice and Practice
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university. Salary : Starting rates based position role ($5,000-5,200- Clinical Instructor) ($3,500-$7,000 Theory or Clinical Course Coordinator) ($1,750-$3,500- Co-Coordinator) ($5,000 Project Advisor) ($2,000 Course Developer) Description The Clinical Instructor (CI) has responsibility for teaching primarily in clinically focused courses and incorporates evidence-based practice into teaching activities. The C I serves as a vital link between the school, the student, and the preceptor, ensuring a cohesive and enriching educational experience to ensure alignment of course objectives and program goals. The CI reports to the Course Coordinator and Track Director and works closely with other faculty members and students. 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 o versee the attainment of clinical
competencies for students precepted in clinical setting s .
- 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 C oordinator. 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 J ohns H opkins U niversity (JHU) email daily
and respond to students within 48 business hours to maintain timely and professional communication.
- Site Evaluations: Complete clinical site evaluation s 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 I nstructors 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 b est p ractices to create an optima l
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.
- P revious e xperience as a clinical educator or preceptor is
preferred.
- T he 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 . Position This position is primarily remote, except for attending onsite immersions in person, for which the clinical instructors are expected to attend in their entirety . All t ravel expenses associated with attending onsite activities are the responsibility of the CI Application Instructions Complete all items/feilds Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. 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