What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Educator position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Number:
FN0258.00000
Position Title:
Clinical Nurse Educator
Job Type:
Faculty
FT/PT:
Full-Time
General Position Description:
The Clinical Nurse Educator is a 12-month faculty position within the School of Nursing, responsible for direct supervision and clinical instruction of nursing students in health care settings. Works in various healthcare environments (primarily acute and long-term care settings), serving as a professional role model and clinical expert, while providing guidance, evaluation, and mentorship to students during their clinical learning experiences. In the lab setting, offers additional support and coaching to students, focusing on skill development without direct evaluation. Plays a critical role in clinical education and development but does not include classroom teaching responsibilities.
The Clinical Nurse Educator’s role is subject to annual renewal, with specific duties and time commitments varying based on operational needs, clinical site demands, accreditation requirements, and institutional resources. While responsibilities may shift, the majority of time is typically spent in direct clinical supervision within health care settings, with a smaller portion dedicated to offering support in the nursing labs and tasks such as documentation, student evaluation, and departmental collaboration.
Grade:
MA
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Posting Number:
F1531P
Location(s):
Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus, Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs):
3
Posting Start Date:
01/23/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Quicklink For Posting:
https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/41579
Temporary Position (Temp Or Grant Funded) Details:
This is a grant-funded position supported by the Perkins Grant, with an anticipated end date of August 3, 2026.
Salary Range:
Please see special instructions
Description Of Job Function:
Not Applicable
Required Minimum Education:
Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual.
Required Field Of Study:
Appropriate level of education [required] See Credentials Procedures Manual at: http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Other Required Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care in a health care facility.
Required License/Certification:
Current Registered Nurse license in FL in good standing.
CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
Preferred Education & Field Of Study:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education.
Preferred Type Of Experience:
Experience working with undergraduate nursing students in clinical settings and/or prior experience in precepting or clinical supervision.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
This job primarily operates in clinical and hospital environments, with some responsibilities carried out in laboratory settings. The employee will routinely use standard medical equipment, including but not limited to patient monitors, infusion pumps, and ECG machines. They may also occasionally use lab- and office-related equipment such as microscopes, diagnostic tools, computers, keyboards, a mouse, phones, and other instructional technologies. The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and hazardous materials typically encountered in healthcare settings. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment may have moderate to high noise levels, particularly in areas with active patient monitoring equipment or during clinical activities.Typical physical competencies include, but are not limited to, frequently standing and walking while supervising nursing students, assisting with patient care, and demonstrating clinical techniques. Sitting may occur occasionally during documentation, evaluations, or meetings. This job requires frequent use of hands for handling medical equipment, performing procedures, and providing instruction. The employee may occasionally need to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch when assisting students or retrieving items from lower areas. They may also need to lift or carry items up to 20-30 pounds, such as medical equipment or supplies, as well as assist with patient care and movement. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include, but are not limited to, frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and adaptability is required on a regular basis.The typical work environment, physical, and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Primarily based in hospital or clinical settings with regular bedside engagement.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Local travel to hospital or clinical sites may be required.
FN0258.00000
Position Title:
Clinical Nurse Educator
Job Type:
Faculty
FT/PT:
Full-Time
General Position Description:
The Clinical Nurse Educator is a 12-month faculty position within the School of Nursing, responsible for direct supervision and clinical instruction of nursing students in health care settings. Works in various healthcare environments (primarily acute and long-term care settings), serving as a professional role model and clinical expert, while providing guidance, evaluation, and mentorship to students during their clinical learning experiences. In the lab setting, offers additional support and coaching to students, focusing on skill development without direct evaluation. Plays a critical role in clinical education and development but does not include classroom teaching responsibilities.
The Clinical Nurse Educator’s role is subject to annual renewal, with specific duties and time commitments varying based on operational needs, clinical site demands, accreditation requirements, and institutional resources. While responsibilities may shift, the majority of time is typically spent in direct clinical supervision within health care settings, with a smaller portion dedicated to offering support in the nursing labs and tasks such as documentation, student evaluation, and departmental collaboration.
Grade:
MA
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Posting Number:
F1531P
Location(s):
Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus, Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs):
- Teaching assignments may include day and evening classes
- This position requires in-person work at West and/or Osceola Campuses, as well as at clinical sites located in Orange and Osceola counties.
- The schedule may vary by semester.
3
Posting Start Date:
01/23/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Quicklink For Posting:
https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/41579
Temporary Position (Temp Or Grant Funded) Details:
This is a grant-funded position supported by the Perkins Grant, with an anticipated end date of August 3, 2026.
Salary Range:
Please see special instructions
Description Of Job Function:
- Serves as a clinical role model and mentor for nursing students in assigned healthcare settings.
- Supervises students’ delivery of nursing care at the bedside, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based practices.
- Evaluates students’ clinical performance and maintains accurate and timely documentation of evaluations.
- Provides ongoing feedback, guidance, and counseling to students regarding their clinical progress.
- Collaborates with faculty and administration to develop and coordinate meaningful clinical learning experiences, such as simulation integration or specialty rotations.
- Selects appropriate clients and clinical cases to support student learning and skill development, while maintaining and ensuring quality patient care.
- Fosters and maintains strong relationships with clinical agency partners, acting as a liaison between the academic program and healthcare facilities.
- Participates in faculty and departmental meetings, trainings, and program development initiatives as needed.
- Upholds professional standards and complies with institutional, accreditation, and healthcare regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Not Applicable
Required Minimum Education:
Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual.
Required Field Of Study:
Appropriate level of education [required] See Credentials Procedures Manual at: http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Other Required Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care in a health care facility.
Required License/Certification:
Current Registered Nurse license in FL in good standing.
CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
Preferred Education & Field Of Study:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education.
Preferred Type Of Experience:
Experience working with undergraduate nursing students in clinical settings and/or prior experience in precepting or clinical supervision.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing principles and ability to model professional behaviors while supervising students in safe, ethical, and evidence-based patient care.
- Skill in assessing clinical performance, maintaining documentation, and providing constructive feedback and academic support.
- Ability to design and coordinate meaningful clinical experiences and student assignments, including client/case selection, in collaboration with faculty and clinical sites.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with students, faculty, and clinical partners, and to participate in meetings and program initiatives.
- Knowledge of nursing standards, accreditation requirements, and institutional policies, with a commitment to professional integrity and compliance.
- Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills to support safe, effective patient care and student learning.
- Ability to engage in physically demanding clinical work, including prolonged activity, assisting with patient mobility, and performing hands-on procedures requiring visual acuity, fine motor skills, and sensory responsiveness.
This job primarily operates in clinical and hospital environments, with some responsibilities carried out in laboratory settings. The employee will routinely use standard medical equipment, including but not limited to patient monitors, infusion pumps, and ECG machines. They may also occasionally use lab- and office-related equipment such as microscopes, diagnostic tools, computers, keyboards, a mouse, phones, and other instructional technologies. The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and hazardous materials typically encountered in healthcare settings. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment may have moderate to high noise levels, particularly in areas with active patient monitoring equipment or during clinical activities.Typical physical competencies include, but are not limited to, frequently standing and walking while supervising nursing students, assisting with patient care, and demonstrating clinical techniques. Sitting may occur occasionally during documentation, evaluations, or meetings. This job requires frequent use of hands for handling medical equipment, performing procedures, and providing instruction. The employee may occasionally need to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch when assisting students or retrieving items from lower areas. They may also need to lift or carry items up to 20-30 pounds, such as medical equipment or supplies, as well as assist with patient care and movement. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include, but are not limited to, frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and adaptability is required on a regular basis.The typical work environment, physical, and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Primarily based in hospital or clinical settings with regular bedside engagement.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Local travel to hospital or clinical sites may be required.