NCLEX Success Specialist - travel required
About The Position
The NCLEX Success Specialist provides direct support to assigned state-based BSN, MPEN, and VNPN campus nursing students throughout and after their programs. The role supports student retention and progression and helps prepare graduates to take the NCLEX. It supports the Bakersfield and Ontario campuses and requires travel of up to 50%. Regular in-person attendance on campus or onsite, up to five days per week, is an essential function, including collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. The specialist implements and monitors licensure initiatives across VNPN and RN programs, uses student performance data to guide NCLEX preparation, coordinates ATI resources and activities, and collaborates with campus and corporate nursing leaders and faculty on student support and program improvement. The role also supports faculty onboarding and development related to ATI products, testing, and NCLEX preparation. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure.
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- At least one year of previous NCLEX experience or two years of academic teaching experience.
- Current knowledge of nursing practice.
- Ability to mentor and coach students.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Pre-licensure nursing online teaching experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams for connecting with students and faculty online.
- Ability to travel to support the Bakersfield and Ontario campuses, up to 50%.
- Regular in-person attendance on campus or onsite, up to five days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD).
Responsibilities
- Implement licensure initiatives consistently across VNPN and RN programs, aligning data-driven NCLEX preparation with student needs.
- Ensure students engage with standardized licensure programs and initiatives aligned with departmental KPIs.
- Participate in planning and delivering new student orientation at the start of the student lifecycle and before core nursing courses.
- Attend, lead, and participate in weekly At-Risk meetings to identify at-risk students and assist with exam preparation.
- Lead and guide NSS ATI initiatives, including scheduling ATI live review, VATI, Capstone, and test-taking seminars.
- Monitor and analyze the PowerBI Performance Dashboard in real time and collaborate with faculty and campus leadership on follow-up plans based on ATI Comprehensive Predictor benchmarks, Capstone exams, Practice Assessments, and other curriculum exams.
- Reconcile official NCLEX results with official Board of Nursing results and analyze in depth the outcomes of students who do not pass the NCLEX examination.
- Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration to analyze the NCSBN Mountain Measures report and develop improvement plans.
- Work with the Corporate Licensure team, Campus Academic Leaders, and faculty to track, implement, and document academic support and resources for students throughout their programs.
- Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration on NCLEX tracking through students, instructors, and the state Board of Nursing website.
- Mentor and guide student ATI Champion representatives as they provide peer mentorship and share ATI best practices and resources.
- Assist site staff and online didactic faculty in coordinating and enforcing policies and procedures related to ATI CMS exams and NCLEX Success.
- With the campus Dean or Directors, oversee and guide new faculty toward ATI Champion completion within 60 days of hire.
- Support campus Nursing Administration in onboarding new faculty with training and resources for integrating ATI products.
- Plan in-services and professional development related to test-taking, test writing, NCLEX, NGN preparation, and success.
- Attend in person on campus or onsite up to five days per week and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
- 12 paid holidays and two floating holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance at one times annual salary.
- Leadership development and training for career advancement.
- Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on the program.
- Competitive salary.
- Unlimited growth potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
