The Licensure Readiness Nursing Tutor (“Nursing Tutor”) is responsible for working with assigned students and/or graduates in understanding and applying key nursing concepts necessary to pass Concorde’s nursing courses and/or the national nursing licensure examination (“NCLEX”). The Nursing Tutor will report to the Licensure Readiness Advisor. This individual must have a clear command of the NCLEX-PN® test blueprint. Delivering tutoring instruction consistent with the application and analysis of concepts which incorporate critical thinking and test taking skills is required. This individual must be resourceful and collaborative. The goal of this position is to assist students and/or graduates in understanding and retaining key nursing concepts and passing the national licensure examination on their first attempt. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach time management and skills related to study and concept retention
Review test taking strategies, techniques, and critical thinking skills
Tutor students in nursing concepts and content in assigned courses
Develop Power Point and other instructional resources to address necessary nursing content and concepts based on varying student needs for individual tutoring sessions and online weekly sessions
Conduct two (2) online weekly sessions lasting one hour per session for each assigned graduate as the graduate’s schedule allows
Assist with NCLEX-PN® preparation including use of Elsevier and PassPoint products. Discus additional exam preparation products with LRA as applicable
Maintain open communication between LRA and nursing faculty through weekly written and verbal updates. Use requested forms to track progress and report information as provided by the LRA
Request list of potential academically at-risk students and/or graduates from the LRA
Assist students with navigating applicable Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Engage with students and graduates on completion of faculty and third-party vendor exam remediation plans in accordance with remediation and/or green light policies
Identify nursing resources that will assist students in preparation for proctored unit exams, PassPoint, and HESI exams
Report student attendance and progress to the faculty and DON
Maintain an encouraging, supportive, and positive attitude
Maintain the privacy of student and/or graduate progress during and after tutoring sessions
Maintain autonomy related to tutoring sessions date and time
Ensure schedule is conducive to student and/or graduate attendance based on the term and student and/or graduate schedules
Adhere to the policy and procedures of the organization
Perform other duties, as assigned
Must hold an active and unencumbered vocational nursing license
