NCLEX Success Specialist

Unitek Learning•Sacramento, CA
•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

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 examination. The specialist works with campus nursing administration, faculty, campus leadership, and the corporate licensure team to implement consistent, data-driven licensure initiatives and track student academic support from program entry through completion. The position includes monitoring student performance, identifying students at risk, coordinating ATI and other exam-preparation initiatives, reconciling NCLEX outcomes, and analyzing results to develop improvement plans. It also supports faculty onboarding and professional development related to ATI products, test taking, test writing, NCLEX, and NGN preparation. Regular in-person attendance and on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff are essential; the position is described as hybrid.

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 in the online space.

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 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 Board of Nursing results and conduct in-depth analysis of students who are 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 their programs.
  • Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration on NCLEX tracking using student and instructor information and the state board of nursing website.
  • Mentor, guide, 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 to complete ATI Champion requirements 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.
  • Attend in person on campus or on site up to five days per week and collaborate on site with students, faculty, and staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting 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.
  • Competitive salary and unlimited growth potential.
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