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Oakland Community College

Clinical Preceptor

MI · On-site

$45/hr

Serves as the primary preceptor for students during their clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities. Provides immediate, constructive feedback and ensures that all activities in the ...

UnityPoint Health

Clinical Preceptor

Dubuque, IA · On-site

Clinical Nurse Preceptor Dubuque Finley Home Care Part Time Benefits 0.5 FTE Variable weekday daytime hours with weekend, holiday, and call rotations The Nursing Clinical Preceptor assists in the ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Clinical Preceptor

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

Posting Information Department School of Nursing-OAA - 440120 Application Deadline 09/23/2026 Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty Working Title Clinical Preceptor Appointment Type Clinical ...

UnityPoint Health

Clinical Preceptor

Dubuque, IA · On-site

Overview Clinical Nurse Preceptor Dubuque Finley Home Care Part Time Benefits 0.5 FTE Variable weekday daytime hours with weekend, holiday, and call rotations The Nursing Clinical Preceptor assists ...

UnityPoint Health

Clinical Preceptor

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$37.82 - $56.74/hr

Overview Clinical Nurse Preceptor Dubuque Finley Home Care Part Time Benefits 0.5 FTE Variable weekday daytime hours with weekend, holiday, and call rotations The Nursing Clinical Preceptor assists ...

UnityPoint Health

Clinical Preceptor

Dubuque, IA · On-site

Clinical Nurse Preceptor Dubuque Finley Home Care Part Time Benefits 0.5 FTE Variable weekday daytime hours with weekend, holiday, and call rotations The Nursing Clinical Preceptor assists in the ...

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How much do clinical preceptor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical preceptor in the United States is $34.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical preceptor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Preceptor, you need a solid clinical background, current professional licensure (such as RN or NP), and experience in your specialty area. Familiarity with clinical teaching tools, assessment methods, and electronic health record systems is typically required. Strong mentorship, communication, and leadership skills are essential for guiding and supporting learners. These skills ensure effective clinical education, promote safe patient care, and foster the professional growth of future healthcare providers.

Do you get paid to be a clinical preceptor?

Whether a clinical preceptor is paid depends on the organization and setting; some institutions offer stipends or compensation for precepting students, while others do not. Payment is more common in formal programs or when precepting is part of a paid position, but many preceptors volunteer their time to support training and education.

How does a clinical preceptor balance teaching responsibilities with patient care duties in a typical workday?

Clinical Preceptors often juggle direct patient care with supervising and mentoring students or new staff. A typical day involves overseeing clinical procedures, providing real-time feedback, and ensuring that learners meet competency standards while maintaining a high quality of patient care. Balancing these duties requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks, making time management essential. Many Preceptors find that collaborating with other team members and setting clear expectations with learners helps maintain this balance effectively.

What is a clinical preceptor?

A Clinical Preceptor is an experienced healthcare professional, often a nurse or physician, who supervises and mentors students or new practitioners during their clinical training. They provide guidance, support, and feedback while ensuring that learners develop the necessary skills and knowledge in a real-world healthcare setting. Clinical Preceptors play a critical role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical application, fostering professional growth and confidence in their trainees.

What is the difference between Clinical Preceptor vs Clinical Instructor?

AspectClinical PreceptorClinical Instructor
CredentialsVaries by profession; often requires relevant clinical experience and licensureTypically holds advanced degrees or certifications in education or healthcare
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community settings, mentoring students during clinical practiceEducational institutions, overseeing student clinical rotations and coursework
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare facilities, clinicsUniversities, colleges, nursing schools
Primary RoleSupervises and mentors students during hands-on clinical practiceTeaches, evaluates, and develops clinical skills in students

While both roles involve mentoring students in clinical settings, a Clinical Preceptor primarily supervises students during practical experiences in healthcare environments, whereas a Clinical Instructor focuses on teaching and evaluating students within academic programs. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in setting and scope of responsibilities.

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Clinical Preceptor

Oakland Community College

MI • On-site

$45/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Salary: $45.00 Hourly
Location : CW-SF
Job Type: Part-Time Hourly
Job Number: 202400197
Division: Economic & Workforce Dev Svcs
Opening Date: 08/12/2025
Summary of Purpose
Oakland Community College is seeking a Clinical Preceptor Instructor to assist with our Sterile Processing Technician Program. This position will be responsible for educating and training students, providing hands-on training during clinical experiences at healthcare facilities. The instructor will work directly with students, demonstrating proper sterile processing techniques and procedure and then observing the student as they perform this task. This position works in a fast paced, multi-cultural, diverse working environment.
Typical Duties
This position may include day and/or evening hours. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities that may be required:
  1. Collaborates in the development of new curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, and syllabus for courses.
  2. Maintains regular communication with the lead sterile processing instructor to stay informed on weekly classroom topics, student progress, and areas of difficulty. Uses this information to align clinical instruction with classroom learning, reinforce key concepts, and provide targeted support during clinical sessions.
  3. Serves as the primary preceptor for students during their clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities. Provides immediate, constructive feedback and ensures that all activities in the clinical experiences are performed safely and correctly.
  4. Serves as a professional role model, demonstrating best practices in areas such as infection control, instrument handling, documentation and communication with other hospital staff.
  5. Helps the student apply classroom knowledge to real-life situations. Guides the students in achieving specific clinical competencies outlined by the program.
  6. Responsible for evaluating the student's performance on a daily or weekly basis, often completing evaluation forms.
  7. Collaborates with the instructor and clinical coordinator to ensure all students are on track to successfully complete the program and pass their certification exam.
  8. Acts as a liaison between the educational institution and clinical sites.
  9. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  10. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively teach and mentor students.
  • Ability to engage collaboratively and professionally with colleagues and students to ensure the successful achievement of student learning outcomes.
  • Experience in actively engaging students to think critically while participating in the learning process.
  • Demonstrate leadership in academic and clinical settings.
  • Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

Minimum Education and Experience
  • A minimum of two to five years of recent, full-time clinical experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a hospital or similar healthcare environment.
  • Previous experience in a teaching, training, or supervisory role is highly preferred.
  • A current, nationally recognized certification from a reputable organization like the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is essential.

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!
OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.
See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Medical
  • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
    • Free preventive services on every plan
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
  • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
  • There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage
Dental
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
Vision
  • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available
Life Insurance
  • TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions
Disability
  • 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Retirement
  • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
  • The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
  • Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
Voluntary Benefits
  • Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November
Tuition
  • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
  • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.
Medical
  • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
    • Free preventive services on every plan
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
  • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
Dental
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings
Vision
  • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers
Life Insurance
  • Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000
Retirement
  • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
  • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
Tuition
  • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
  • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*
Retirement
  • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
  • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
Tuition
  • OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
*Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.
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