Jean M. Bernhardt

Dr. Jean M. Bernhardt is an Associate Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and Director of Occupational Health Enterprise Clinical Services for Mass General Brigham. Her expertise spans nurse leadership development, substance use disorder care, and disaster response. Dr. Bernhardt holds a PhD in Nursing and Health Policy from the University of Massachusetts Boston, MSN from the University of Virginia, and BSN from Fitchburg State College.

Her research focuses on strengthening ambulatory care nursing roles, improving opioid use disorder patient outcomes, and examining leadership during crises. Recent work addresses pandemic-related clinical leadership challenges and nurse-sensitive indicators in addiction care.

• Awards: Lorenzo Lewis Leadership Award (2021), Primary Care Leadership Award (2020), Pat Kerrins Career Award (2010)

Dr. Bernhardt’s teaching emphasizes DNP program leadership education. She actively presents at conferences including the American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing Care and Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Conference, addressing topics like pandemic-era nurse leader development and interprofessional collaboration.