Clinical Preceptor

Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner Preceptor serves as a clinical mentor and educator for graduate nursing students, providing hands‑on learning experiences in a real‑world healthcare setting. Preceptors play a vital role in supporting the clinical education, professional development, and competency of future nurse practitioners while collaborating with faculty to ensure student success. Key Responsibilities Provide supervised, real‑world clinical learning experiences for nurse practitioner students. Offer guidance, mentorship, and clinical expertise to support students’ development of diagnostic reasoning, assessment, and patient management skills. Facilitate progressive student independence by assigning appropriate patient care responsibilities based on competency. Review and approve student findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans prior to patient discharge. Communicate regularly with assigned faculty regarding student progress, concerns, or questions. Complete required student evaluations at mid‑term and end of the clinical rotation. Maintain a supportive and professional learning environment that promotes compassionate, high‑quality patient care. Clinical supervision ranging from approximately 60–240 hours per semester, depending on course requirement. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Active North Carolina license in an applicable discipline (e.g., Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Physician Assistant, or LCSW for applicable programs). Minimum of one year of clinical practice experience prior to precepting. Clinical expertise relevant to the assigned specialty area (e.g., family medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, etc.). Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Prior teaching or precepting experience. Strong communication and mentoring skills. Commitment to advancing nursing education and workforce development. Special Physical/Mental Requirements None specified. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Optional and Required Documents Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae / Resume Optional Documents Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Reagan Dovel, Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator Department Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Academic Personnel Office Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill