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Ascend Learning is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner Educator to deliver certification review courses to nursing students, combining in-person and online formats while utilizing their expertise in nursing education.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include delivering NP exam prep content, utilizing technology for live instruction, understanding APEA products, and maintaining a collaborative learning environment.

Skills: Candidates must demonstrate expertise in the Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam, possess an engaging presentation style, and have strong communication and technological skills.

Qualifications: A Master's or higher degree in Nursing, mastery of the Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Blueprint, and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience are preferred.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel required for on-site presentations across the U.S.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $40 - $75 per hour.

Ascend Learning is a national leader in data driven, online educational solutions for learners, educators and employers in high-growth, licensure-driven professions spanning healthcare, fitness and wellness, skilled trades, insurance, and financial services. We are passionate about accelerating learning while impacting job readiness, employment success and employee retention with the belief that our work changes lives.

Our culture is intentionally results-driven and selfless with a relentless focus on our customers. We believe in trust, transparency, freedom, and responsibility with a commitment to meritocracy, inclusion, and diversity of thought. Continual investment in our over 1500 employees is also a core principle realized through ongoing professional development and providing opportunities to grow, develop and lead. Ascend Learning is headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and remote workers in cities across the U.S.

Ascend Learning’s Nursing Segment is fueled by a commitment to excellence in nursing education. Our nursing brands — ATI, APEA, and NursingCE — offer evidence-based solutions designed to develop practice-ready nurses who are prepared for board certification and clinical practice. We use data analytics and engaging learning tools to help nursing students master core content. And we provide nursing education programs and professionals with best-in-class support and expertise from some of the sharpest minds in nursing education. We aid nurse educators in understanding students’ comprehension based on nearly two decades of data — including more than 12 million proctored assessments — that detail student learning and performance. The result is customers who are confident in the advice and guidance we provide with our quality-focused assessments and positive outcomes.

APEA is looking for enthusiastic Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who are passionate about both practice and teaching and would like to take the next step in preparing students for the certification exam.

The Nurse Practitioner Educator is needed to deliver Live Nurse Practitioner Certification Review courses (in person and online required). This position is a remote position that requires presenting 2–4-day review courses, traveling to present the course on site and virtually from a remote location.

Responsibilities

• Embody industry knowledge of nurse practitioner practice
• Deliver NP exam prep content to students preparing for the certification exam
• Utilize technology to provide live instruction to support participants preparing for NP certification exam
• Understand APEA products and solutions to assist customers
• Implement a consistent process to optimally deliver high-quality reviews
• Have a computer with reliable internet access

Education and Experience

• Masters or Higher Degree in Nursing
• Mastery knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Blueprint
• Current unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching or presenting at conferences, 5+ years preferred
• Experience as a family or psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Maintain NP certification exam expertise.
• Demonstrate an engaging presentation style
• Exhibit professionalism
• Demonstrate technological competence with a variety of applications
• Create a collaborative atmosphere with faculty and students
• Communicate clear expectations and establish realistic goals
• Guide students to identify their personal learning needs
• Challenge and support students to exercise critical-thinking skills
• Creatively provide and clarify essential content
• Use a variety of interactive presentation strategies
• Ability to travel and present at least four review courses per year

These positions are hired on an as needed basis. Please apply and we will be in contact when qualified applications are being considered.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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