Medical‑Surgical Nursing Educator & NCLEX Coach

Saint Vincent College; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA seeks a full‑time Assistant Professor of Nursing (Medical‑Surgical) and NCLEX Success Coach to advance our baccalaureate and MSN programs. The successful candidate will teach, mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in scholarly activity, while leading ATI integration and NCLEX preparation.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based teaching, accreditation readiness, and collaboration with colleagues and external partners.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or enrollment in a doctoral program is required.
• Current, unencumbered RN/APRN license in Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure.
• National certification upon hire or within 2 years of eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college/university level (classroom, clinical, and/or simulation).
• Proven leadership and project management skills; ability to advise students and faculty.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses with focus on medical‑surgical nursing.
• Develop and revise curriculum to align with evidence‑based practice and accreditation standards.
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical placements, labs, and simulations.
• Function as ATI champion and coordinate ATI integration across the curriculum.
• Design faculty orientation and ongoing training on ATI tools and testing processes.
• Standardize student practice, remediation, and testing workflows for consistency.
• Coordinate NCLEX preparation courses for senior BSN and Year 2 DE‑MSN students.
• Monitor student performance data to identify trends and intervene as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to align NCLEX readiness with curricular outcomes and accreditation requirements.
• Provide individualized coaching and remediation plans for at‑risk students.
• Support transition from coursework to licensure preparation and professional development.

Skills

Nursing Education

Curriculum Development

NCLEX Coaching

Clinical Nursing Practice

Communication Skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Tools

ATI Tools

Job description

Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA seeks a full‑time Assistant Professor of Nursing (Medical‑Surgical) and NCLEX Success Coach to advance our baccalaureate and MSN programs. The successful candidate will teach, mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in scholarly activity, while leading ATI integration and NCLEX preparation.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based teaching, accreditation readiness, and collaboration with colleagues and external partners.