Entry Level Clinical Preceptor Jobs
New grad clinical preceptor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with limited experience, where documented clinical teaching rotations or internship hours can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Stormont Vail Health, HCR Home Care, and The Medical Center hiring at this level now.
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Position Status:
Full timeShift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:
40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The preceptor responsibility and accountability is to provide guidance and mentorship to new hires as they go through the orientation process. The preceptor will demonstrate competency in the department by following policies and procedures. They will maintain clinical expertise by attending workshops, seminars, and in-services related to the needs of the department. Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Must meet educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy.
Experience Qualifications
- 9 months Stormont Vail Health RN experience; directors’ discretion. Required
- Have successfully completed Stormont Vail preceptor course training. Required
Skills and Abilities
- No Corrective Actions at warning or above. (Required proficiency)
- Must be an FTE status (no PRN). (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
- Basic Life Support - BLS Required
- Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
What you will do
- Deliver professional nursing care and education guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and theory of professional governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Provide bi-weekly progress and/or concerns to the Nurse Manager or designee via the Preceptee Evaluation form.
- Partner with the preceptee to ensure that all orientation documentation and checklists are completed within the designated orientation period.
- Participate in conjunction with the Charge Nurse in completion of the preceptee’s performance appraisal.
- Collaborate with the Nurse Manager or designee to evaluate progress, revise goals and update learning plan as appropriate.
- Demonstrates clinical competency, knowledge, decision making and appropriate skill level.
- Maintain annual preceptor competency
- Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals and demonstrates self-improvement with continuing education and participation in professional development.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- On-Site; No Remote
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
- Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Position Status:
Full timeShift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:
40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The preceptor responsibility and accountability is to provide guidance and mentorship to new hires as they go through the orientation process. The preceptor will demonstrate competency in the department by following policies and procedures. They will maintain clinical expertise by attending workshops, seminars, and in-services related to the needs of the department. Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Must meet educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy.
Experience Qualifications
- 9 months Stormont Vail Health RN experience; directors’ discretion. Required
- Have successfully completed Stormont Vail preceptor course training. Required
Skills and Abilities
- No Corrective Actions at warning or above. (Required proficiency)
- Must be an FTE status (no PRN). (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
- Basic Life Support - BLS Required
- Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
What you will do
- Deliver professional nursing care and education guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and theory of professional governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Provide bi-weekly progress and/or concerns to the Nurse Manager or designee via the Preceptee Evaluation form.
- Partner with the preceptee to ensure that all orientation documentation and checklists are completed within the designated orientation period.
- Participate in conjunction with the Charge Nurse in completion of the preceptee’s performance appraisal.
- Collaborate with the Nurse Manager or designee to evaluate progress, revise goals and update learning plan as appropriate.
- Demonstrates clinical competency, knowledge, decision making and appropriate skill level.
- Maintain annual preceptor competency
- Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals and demonstrates self-improvement with continuing education and participation in professional development.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- On-Site; No Remote
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
- Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
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Entry Level Clinical Preceptor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical preceptor job?
Start by highlighting any clinical teaching experience from rotations, internships, or volunteer preceptorship hours during your training program. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate patient education skills, familiarity with competency assessment, and the ability to support new staff or students in a structured setting. A nursing license, relevant certification, or completion of a formal preceptor training module strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire entry level clinical preceptors?
Companies hiring entry level clinical preceptors right now include Stormont Vail Health, HCR Home Care, and The Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from health systems, regional hospitals, and long-term care networks that run structured onboarding programs and need preceptors to support growing clinical staff pipelines.
Are there remote entry level clinical preceptor jobs?
Yes, though most preceptor roles require an on-site presence for hands-on clinical supervision. About 0% of entry level clinical preceptor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve virtual orientation programs, telehealth education roles, or administrative coordination rather than direct bedside teaching.
Are these new grad clinical preceptor jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior-friendly. A new grad clinical preceptor posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internship hours or clinical rotations in place of full-time tenure, and may note that completion of a preceptor development course or strong practicum performance is sufficient to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical preceptors?
Entry Level clinical preceptor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they run continuous onboarding cycles for new clinical staff and rely on structured preceptorship to meet compliance and patient safety standards.