NCLEX Readiness Facilitator

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• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
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Title: Instructor– Campus NCLEX Readiness Facilitator

Department:

Supervisory: No

Status: Full-Time

EEO Classification: Professionals

Reports to: Director of Nursing

SUMMARY:

The Instructor–Campus NCLEX Readiness Facilitator works with the institution’s nursing programs to promote a culture of continuous improvement through monitoring, assessment, and initiatives designed to

strategically utilize NCLEX-PN preparation resources across the curriculum and improve NCLEX performance. The position works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the PN Program Manager and has

a critical role in providing additional academic support to promote NCLEX success.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Actively engage in retention activities including identifying at-risk students.

• Works with PN/RN Program Manager to create, provide, and manage study plans for at-risk students based on course and proctored examinations.

• Provide tutoring and/or workshops based on student academic need.

• Document communication with both students and faculty regarding student progress as indicated.

• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests

• Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

• Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.

• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.

• Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of the requirements of the Practical Nurse program as well as the structure and functionality of the program

• Be able to work independently and organized in their work to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

• Have excellent communication skills and be professional when dealing with all aspects of the program

• Must be knowledgeable in MSOffice Suite and computers; ability to handle multiple administrative tasks

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking, writing or reading so others will understand.

EDUCATION/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or ADN from an accredited college or university required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in providing direct patient care in medical-surgical unit, or equivalent experience and/or education, preferred

• Valid unencumbered RN license Preferred

WORKING / PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.

• Able to actively demonstrate and participate in the skills laboratory and clinical activities without physical limitations.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their Manager, in order

to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and employment with Dorsey Schools is “at-will”.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, athomas@Dorsey.edu , Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ . To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.