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. 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: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ . Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Pre-Employment Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu . Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22 088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion. Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. 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. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ . The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more 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 employees 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. The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment. 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 employees 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled. 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