Entry Level Design Mentor Jobs
New grad design mentor jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Inova Health, FOX Rehabilitation, and University Hospitals hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for an RN Clinical Mentor to work with the Family Centered Care/Postpartum team. Inova Women's Health delivers world-class care that enhances well-being at every stage of adulthood. Join a team at the forefront of childbirth, reproductive health, pelvic care, behavioral health, breast health and other conditions that matter to women. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
FEATURED BENEFITS
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
CLINICAL MENTOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop expertise in training, coaching and mentoring staff through the promotion and delivery of high-quality nursing care.
- Orient, educate and develop nursing staff to ensure competence and ability to fulfill specified responsibilities.
- Provide support to novice and advanced nurses and preceptors to ensure a smooth transition into practice and the work environment.
- Integrate knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the clinical and social adjustment needs of all team members.
- Participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programs to promote clinical development and career progression from novice to proficient nurse for new or existing clinicians.
HOURS
Full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Experience: 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months of experience serving as preceptor.
- Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state RN License.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for an RN Clinical Mentor to work with the Family Centered Care/Postpartum team. Inova Women's Health delivers world-class care that enhances well-being at every stage of adulthood. Join a team at the forefront of childbirth, reproductive health, pelvic care, behavioral health, breast health and other conditions that matter to women. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
FEATURED BENEFITS
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
CLINICAL MENTOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop expertise in training, coaching and mentoring staff through the promotion and delivery of high-quality nursing care.
- Orient, educate and develop nursing staff to ensure competence and ability to fulfill specified responsibilities.
- Provide support to novice and advanced nurses and preceptors to ensure a smooth transition into practice and the work environment.
- Integrate knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the clinical and social adjustment needs of all team members.
- Participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programs to promote clinical development and career progression from novice to proficient nurse for new or existing clinicians.
HOURS
Full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Experience: 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months of experience serving as preceptor.
- Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state RN License.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Entry Level Design Mentor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level design mentor job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows real teaching or feedback moments alongside your design work, even from class projects or volunteer critiques. Employers at this level look for candidates who can clearly explain design decisions and guide others through revision. Demonstrating patience, communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping others learn gives you a strong edge over candidates who only show finished work.
Which companies hire entry level design mentors?
Companies hiring entry level design mentors right now include Inova Health, FOX Rehabilitation, and University Hospitals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from design education platforms, bootcamps, staffing firms with creative divisions, and in-house design teams that run structured junior development programs.
Are there remote entry level design mentor jobs?
Yes, and remote access at this level is wider than many candidates expect. About 0% of entry level design mentor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving new grads the flexibility to apply beyond their local market. Many online learning platforms and distributed design teams actively prefer remote candidates who can conduct sessions and feedback reviews asynchronously.
Are these new grad design mentor jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior design mentor roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, or lists a portfolio as the primary requirement instead of a resume full of full-time roles. Searching for junior or new grad in the filters helps surface those openings directly.
Which industries hire the most entry level design mentors?
Entry Level design mentor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing cohorts, junior training programs, or product teams that rely on structured peer feedback to develop early-career designers quickly.