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How much do ob clinical instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for ob clinical instructor in Ohio is $65,275.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,100.00 and $79,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Ob Clinical Instructor?

An OB Clinical Instructor is a nursing educator who supervises and guides nursing students during their obstetrics (OB) clinical rotations. They provide hands-on instruction in maternity and newborn care, ensuring students develop essential skills in labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. Their responsibilities include evaluating student performance, offering feedback, and ensuring that patient care meets clinical standards. OB Clinical Instructors typically work in hospitals, birthing centers, or academic institutions in collaboration with nursing faculty.

What does an Ob Clinical Instructor do?

As an Ob Clinical Instructor, your day usually involves supervising nursing students in labor and delivery or postpartum units, demonstrating clinical procedures, and providing real-time feedback on their skills. You collaborate closely with hospital staff and faculty to coordinate student placements, assess clinical competencies, and ensure patient safety. In addition to hands-on teaching, you may lead pre- or post-clinical conferences, document student progress, and participate in curriculum meetings. This role offers a dynamic mix of clinical practice and education, making each day unique and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ob Clinical Instructor?

To thrive as an Ob Clinical Instructor, you need extensive experience in obstetric nursing, a valid RN license, and often a BSN or higher degree, coupled with teaching credentials or clinical education experience. Familiarity with simulation technology, electronic health records, and standardized teaching materials is highly valuable. Strong communication, mentorship, and critical thinking skills help you effectively guide and evaluate nursing students in clinical settings. These skills ensure students receive safe, evidence-based instruction and support, preparing them for real-world obstetric nursing challenges.

Do you need a master's degree to be an ob clinical instructor?

Ob clinical instructors typically need a registered nurse license and significant experience in obstetric nursing. While a master's degree in nursing or a related field can enhance qualifications, it is not universally required for the role, which often emphasizes clinical experience and teaching skills.

How do you become an Ob Clinical Instructor?

To become an OB Clinical Instructor, candidates typically need to have a registered nurse (RN) license with significant experience in obstetrics and gynecology, often at least 2-3 years of clinical practice. Additional requirements may include a relevant certification such as the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or a specialty certification in obstetrics, along with teaching or mentorship experience. Some institutions may also require a master's degree in nursing or a related field.

How much is the salary of an Ob Clinical Instructor?

The salary of an OB Clinical Instructor typically ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the employing institution. They often hold certifications in obstetrics and nursing education and may work in academic or clinical settings with variable schedules.
Infographic showing various Ob Clinical Instructor job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,275 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Clinical Nursing Instructor - Greater Cincinnati area

Herzing University

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$37.75 - $51.25/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago


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Job description

Current staff, faculty/adjunct at Herzing University: log into UKG and navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.
Herzing University seeks a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurses (RN), to serve as an on-site Clinical Instructors at the following sites:

  • Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) – Med Surg & OB specialties
  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) – Pediatrics & Mental Health

 The instructor will provide direct supervision and instruction to nursing students during their clinical rotations at BSMH/CCHMC, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment that aligns with Herzing University's curriculum and the site's standards of patient care. The ideal candidate must have passion to teach the next generation of nurses and can commit to the P.R.I.C.E model (professionalism, respect, integrity, caring, and engagement).

Hours and Clinical Rotation Schedule:

  • The position typically involves one 12-hour shift per week:

    • For Nursing Fundamentals, the clinical rotation will meet for approximately 2 weeks and a total of 24 hours onsite.

    • For Transition to Professional Nursing, the clinical rotation will meet for approximately 2 weeks and a total of 24 hours onsite.

    • For Medical-Surgical Nursing I, the clinical rotation will meet for approximately 8 weeks and a total of 96 hours onsite.
    • For Mental Health Nursing, the clinical rotation will meet for approximately 2 weeks and a total of 24 hours onsite.
    • For Family Nursing, the clinical rotation will meet for approximately 4 weeks and a total of 48 hours onsite.
    • For Medical Surgical Nursing II, the clinical rotation will meet for approximately 5 weeks and a total of 60 hours onsite.
    • For Medical Surgical Nursing III, the clinical rotation will meet for approximately 3 weeks and a total of 36 hours onsite.
  • The student to faculty ratio for the rotation will be no more than 10:1. Peds rotation at CCHMC will be a ratio of 6:1.

Requirements:

  • Active and unencumbered RN license for the state of Ohio.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in a relevant clinical setting.
  • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
  • Employees of BSMH or CCHMC are strongly encouraged to apply, though this is not required. (employees of these sites need to be in good standing with no active reprimand cases)

  • Experience in clinical teaching or precepting nursing students preferred.

  • Preferably nurses with med surg, OB, and/or mental health specialties.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct Student Supervision: Provide direct, on-site supervision and guidance to Herzing University nursing students during their clinical rotations at BSMH.
  • Curriculum Alignment: Ensure that student clinical experiences align with the Herzing University nursing curriculum and learning objectives.
  • Skill Development: Facilitate the development of students' clinical skills and competencies through observation, and hands-on instruction.
  • Performance Evaluation: Evaluate student performance based on established criteria and provide formative and summative feedback to promote student learning and growth. Submit timely and accurate evaluations to Herzing University.
  • Patient Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of patients under the students' care by providing appropriate supervision and guidance.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with BSMH nursing staff, Herzing University faculty, and other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive and supportive learning environment.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of student performance, including progress notes, evaluation reports, and other required paperwork.
  • Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain current knowledge and skills in nursing education and clinical practice.
  • Compliance: Adhere to all BSMH and Herzing University policies and procedures, including those related to patient confidentiality, safety, and infection control.
  • Other duties as assigned: May include assisting with orientation of new students, participation in clinical education meetings, and other tasks as needed.

All Herzing University faculty responsibilities fall into eight basic areas:

    • Subject Matter Expertise
    • Effective Communication
    • Pedagogical Mastery
    • Operational Excellence
    • Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
    • Assessment of Student Learning
    • Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
    • Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc.
  • Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, staff and colleagues.
  • Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
  • Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.
  • Travel to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe students during clinical education at off-site clinical settings.
  • In addition to the above requirements, for programs that include a clinical component, all faculty must be able to:
    • Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
    • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects.
    • Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
    • Lift up to 25 pounds.


Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in Herzing University’s tuition waiver benefits and the Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match!

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university’s practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.


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