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 nursing programs, supporting retention and progression and preparing students to take the NCLEX after graduation. The role supports the Sacramento and Reno campuses and requires travel of up to 50%. Regular in-person attendance on campus, up to five days per week, is an essential function, with on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. The specialist implements consistent licensure initiatives across VNPN and RN programs, using data-driven NCLEX preparation aligned with student needs. The role monitors student assessment and performance data, coordinates academic supports and ATI-related initiatives, analyzes NCLEX outcomes, and collaborates with campus and corporate nursing leadership and faculty. It also supports student orientation, faculty onboarding, professional development, and peer mentorship.
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 distance technologies, including Microsoft Teams, for connecting with students and faculty online.
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree in Nursing, such as a 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 align with departmental key performance indicators.
- Participate in planning and executing 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 role 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 for ATI Comprehensive Predictor benchmarks, Capstone exams, Practice Assessments, and other curriculum-related exams.
- Reconcile official NCLEX results with official BON results and analyze students who were unsuccessful on 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 the program.
- Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration on NCLEX tracking using students, instructors, and the state board of nursing website.
- Mentor and support student ATI Champion representatives in providing peer mentorship and guidance on ATI best practices and resources.
- Assist site staff and online didactic faculty with coordinating and enforcing policies and procedures related to ATI CMS exams and NCLEX Success.
- In collaboration with the campus Dean or Directors, oversee and guide new faculty toward ATI Champion completion within 60 days of hire.
- Support new faculty onboarding by providing training and resources for integrating ATI products.
- Plan in-services and professional development related to test taking, test writing, NCLEX, NGN preparation, and success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company.
- 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance at 1x 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
