We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture
Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The part-time Nursing Education Consultant provides assigned consultation services on an as needed basis to administrators and educators in all types of programs, along with working on assigned special projects.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the continental United States with travel to schools across the country.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Accreditation site visit experience as team chair (CCNE, NLN-CNEA or ACEN)
• Creation and implementation of program evaluation
• Developing and teaching in a traditional, concept-based, and/or competency-based curriculum
• Developing classroom resources including, but not limited to, PPTs, case studies, and discussion questions
• Creating asynchronous professional development courses for faculty
• Grant writing and review
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Self-study review and mock-site visits (if applicable to skill-set)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Doctoral degree in nursing or education heavily preferred; Master's considered in relations to level of experience.
• Current registered nurse license
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing education as an educator in a practical, associate, diploma, or baccalaureate program
• Proficiency in basic computer technologies, specifically Microsoft Office, Microsoft outlook and PowerPoint.
• Current proficiency presenting to small and large group audiences either in person, via conference call and/or in web enabled environments using PowerPoint and other technologies
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with faculty in all types of programs
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and deliver results in ambiguous environments

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• Hybrid work
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging
We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
About Ascend Learning
As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
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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