Assistant Professor I, NCLEX Success at Nightingale College

Assistant Professor I, NCLEX Success

The target hiring range for this position is $80,000-$87,000

Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor for NCLEX Success facilitates NCLEX and HESI preparation for current distance education learners in the PN, ASN, and BSN programs as well as graduates. The incumbent will incorporate innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to advanced practice nursing education and healthcare delivery within and outside the College. The incumbent will be accountable for the delivery of the nursing curriculum in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and purposes of the Program. The Assistant Professor facilitates NCLEX success by providing a supportive and individualized coaching experience in all aspects of the NCLEX preparation process including assisting learners and graduates to identify their personal learning needs, interpreting learner knowledge gaps, clarifying and demonstrating testing strategies, and monitoring progress and performance by analyzing available data, resulting in NCLEX success, and the success of the College’s mission.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supports and prepares assigned learners to achieve NCLEX success through meaningful interactions, consistent communication, and customized learning plans for those identified as at-risk.
• Monitors, engages, and maintains open communication with learners throughout the coaching process including grading and attendance of assigned activities.
• Develops, outlines, and facilitates scheduled study sessions and 1:1s.
• Completes initial and final evaluations for assigned learners and graduates, and makes recommendations for transcript clearance.
• Attends NCLEX faculty meetings, participates in committees, engages in shared decision-making, and other faculty activities as required.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Earned Graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license from state of residence and ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in any jurisdiction required by the College, including a valid multi-state license.
• Either has an earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commits to obtaining this certification within a one-year period.
• Maintains current knowledge in multiple areas of nursing practice.
• Maintains proficiency in online delivery of nursing education.
• Maintains certification records as required by accreditation, facility, or state board of nursing.
• Experience facilitating concept-based nursing education preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one learning management system (LMS), Canvas preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), and other technology platforms related to the delivery of online nursing education.
• Ability, willingness, and availability to perform needed responsibilities throughout the three academic semesters each calendar year.

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will pay for travel and lodging accommodations.

Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale College contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 3,400 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!