NCLEX Success Specialist - travel required
About The Position
The NCLEX Success Specialist provides direct support to nursing students at the Concord, South San Francisco, and Hayward campuses throughout and after their programs, helping promote retention and progression and preparing graduates for the NCLEX. The position supports state-based BSN, MPEN, VNPN, and RN programs by aligning data-driven licensure preparation with student needs and departmental performance indicators. Regular in-person attendance on campus, up to five days per week, is an essential function, and local travel between campuses is required. The specialist works with students, faculty, campus leadership, nursing administration, and the Corporate Licensure team to monitor student performance, coordinate academic support, analyze licensure outcomes, and guide implementation of ATI and NCLEX preparation initiatives. The role also supports faculty onboarding and development, student peer mentorship, and professional development related to nursing exams and NCLEX success.
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 the planning and execution of 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 students at risk and assist with exam preparation.
- Lead and guide NSS ATI roles 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 outcomes for students unsuccessful on the NCLEX.
- 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 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.
- 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 up to five days per week and collaborate on site with students, faculty, and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
- 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
