Clinical Teaching & Preceptorship
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Provide direct supervision and mentorship to nurse practitioner students during assigned clinical shifts.
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Role-model evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior.
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Facilitate student learning experiences by progressively increasing responsibility based on competency and readiness.
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Offer constructive feedback on clinical performance, communication, and professional development.
Academic & Faculty Responsibilities
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Conduct midterm and final evaluations of student performance, incorporating feedback from clinical experiences.
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Approve and verify student clinical hours to ensure compliance with program and accreditation requirements.
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Perform at least one site visit per student per semester to evaluate performance, patient interactions, and clinical integration.
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Document evaluations, site visits, and clinical progress in accordance with program guidelines.
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Communicate with program leadership regarding student progress, concerns, or remediation needs.
Collaboration & Communication
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Collaborate with program faculty to align clinical learning experiences with course objectives and AACN Essentials.
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Serve as the liaison between the clinical site and the academic program.
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Engage in joint evaluation processes, ensuring both preceptor observations and faculty assessments are reflected in the student’s record.
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Participate in orientation, training, and calibration sessions for clinical teaching and evaluation as required by the program.
Qualifications
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Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or PhD required).
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Active and unencumbered APRN license in the state of practice.
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Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in specialty area (AGACNP).
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Minimum of 2–3 years of recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner.
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Previous teaching, precepting, or academic experience strongly preferred.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
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Commitment to supporting student learning, diversity, and professional growth.
Expectations & Time Commitment
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Availability to supervise students during scheduled clinical shifts.
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Completion of timely documentation of student evaluations and clinical hours.
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Participation in faculty development, calibration sessions, and program meetings as needed.
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Adherence to all academic, professional, and clinical site policies.
Benefits of the Role
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Opportunity to shape the next generation of nurse practitioners.
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Engage in both clinical practice and academic teaching.
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Professional development through academic-faculty collaboration.
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Recognition as an integral part of the nurse practitioner education team.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Faculty-Intermittent (Seasonal)
