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City Colleges of Chicago

Nursing Education Specialist

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

NURSING EDUCATION SPECIALIST MALCOLM X COLLEGE Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Full Time Nursing Education Specialist. In this role, you would be responsible for assisting nursing students, using supplemental instruction and programming, to develop cognitive and career-readiness skills that prepare students to successfully complete the CCC Nursing Program and pass the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. This position works with students to identify their strengths, learning styles, and areas requiring further development, and to develop and implement remediation plans as needed. The City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing (CCCSON) program focuses on the individual patient in the context of family and society, promoting health and health-seeking behaviors. It combines nursing theory and practice with general education, providing clinical experiences and care across ages through skills lab, simulation, and clinical settings throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The program meets the standards of the Illinois Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement, with core values including accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

Essential Duties

Collaborates with nursing instructors to develop intervention plans or strategies for students identified as at risk of not succeeding in a nursing course or the Nursing Program. Develops, schedules, and provides supplemental instruction or training for nursing students year-round. Facilitates and schedules review sessions, workshops, or study seminars for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exams in coordination with appropriate faculty. Develops, schedules, and provides supplemental instruction and needed support materials for identified high-risk courses, in collaboration with nursing faculty. Follows up regularly with students to complete required intervention plans. Monitors and tracks completion of intervention plans by students identified as at risk, including nursing graduates who have not taken the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exams, and provides regular reports to the Nursing Director and faculty. Documents instructional activities and strategies, including student attendance, completion, and other relevant data, for continuous quality improvement and maintaining the Nursing Program’s accreditation. Assists the Nursing Department in coordinating and administering standardized assessments. Develops, recommends, and implements student retention strategies, as appropriate. Develops and implements orientation and boot camp activities for all nursing students in collaboration with the Nursing Director and faculty. Develops activities with the Lab Coordinator and provides instruction to help students obtain the psychomotor and technical skills necessary to meet clinical requirements. Assesses and evaluates a nursing student’s preparedness for clinical readiness. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Earned Master’s degree in Nursing, preferably nursing education, with a minimum of 2 years part-time clinical teaching experience. Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes and remediation strategies required. Solid knowledge base of internal ATI, NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN content. Ability to identify trends in specific weak areas of nursing course content to successfully operationalize a district-wide NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN review. Demonstrated current, detailed, and accurate knowledge of exit examinations, the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN, and currency in knowledge to provide academic support. Current IL RN licensure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well as a team player. Self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations to improve future goals of the District. Able to meet deadlines in a timely manner. When applying, please attach your unofficial transcripts. Salary Range: $81,085.00 – 89,193.50 Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Benefits information is found at

https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. This position is represented by the Local 1600 professional union. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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