BSN Tutor

Concordia University Chicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago is seeking a nursing tutor to provide individualized and small-group tutoring for BSN students in River Forest, IL. The role reinforces course content, supports NCLEX preparation, and promotes student success in core nursing coursework.

The tutor will collaborate with nursing faculty to identify student needs and deliver evidence-based support aligned with the university's Christian mission and Lutheran identity. A RN license and nursing degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required.
• Active, unencumbered State of Illinois RN license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; higher-education experience preferred.
• Tutoring or teaching experience with NCLEX prep resources preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and/or small-group tutoring sessions covering core BSN coursework.
• Provide NCLEX preparation and support student success by reinforcing clinical reasoning, dosage calculation, care planning, and high-yield concepts in core BSN coursework.
• Provide writing and APA support.
• Adapt tutoring approaches to support diverse learning styles and preparation levels.
• Maintain records of tutoring sessions, attendance, student progress, etc.
• Report these records regularly to the Director and Associate Director of Nursing or their designee.

Skills

Small-group tutoring

Explain concepts clearly

Empathy & patience

Adaptable to learning styles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

This position is responsible for providing individualized and small-group academic tutoring support for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students. The nursing tutor, an experienced registered nurse, will reinforce course content, support NCLEX preparation, and promote student success in specialized nursing coursework. The tutor will collaborate with nursing faculty to identify student needs and deliver targeted, evidence-based support consistent with the Christian mission and Lutheran identity of Concordia University Chicago.

Specific Duties Will Include

• Conduct one-on-one and/or small-group tutoring sessions covering core BSN coursework.
• Provide NCLEX preparation and support student success by reinforcing clinical reasoning, dosage calculation, care planning, and high yield concepts in core BSN coursework.
• Provide writing and APA support
• Adapt tutoring approaches to support diverse learning styles and preparation levels.
• Maintain records of tutoring sessions, attendance, student progress, etc.
• Report these records regularly to the Director and Associate Director of Nursing or their designee.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered State of Illinois registered nurse (RN) license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with higher-education experience preferred.
• Tutoring or teaching experience with NCLEX prep resources preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.

Required Skills

• Ability to explain dense physiological concepts simply.
• Tailoring explanations to visual, auditory, or hands-on learners
• Supporting stressed or probationary nursing students with empathy and patience

Demonstrate technical literacy with comfort in learning management systems and tracking spreadsheets

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Salary: $40 per hour