What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Content Development Associate I, Exams position at National Council of State Boards of Nursing?
POSITION TITLE: Content Development Associate I, Examinations
STATUS: Full time / Exempt
LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 2 days/week on-site, 3 days/week remote)
ABOUT NCSBN
The National Council States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations. Our mission empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a talented registered nurse (RN) to join our Examinations team. The ideal candidate will bring value to the team by contributing their nursing knowledge and expertise when assisting in the content development process for all NCSBN examinations.
Reporting to the Manager, Content Development, Examinations, the Content Development Associate I will be able to work independently to review and edit nursing exam content, while also having the opportunity to interact with a team of content developers and nursing experts on various department projects. This position will play a large role in facilitating item writing and review panels which include a variety of external stakeholders and nursing SMEs.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled RN who has an interest in developing nursing licensure examinations in a professional setting. If you are looking to join an organization committed to advancing nursing regulation and policy worldwide, this could be a great fit for you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilizes nursing knowledge to assist the content development process to ensure content is current, accurate, and legally defensible.
- Facilitates and provides support for all aspects of item development sessions/panels as assigned.
- Assists in item content and item evolution, including testing security, item input, forms/document creation and maintenance, responding to public inquiries.
- Assist in the development of material for public speaking, and outreach through internal and external publications on behalf of NCSBN including speaking at workshops.
- Provides support for special assignments and innovative research projects related to test development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in nursing.
- Current unencumbered RN license.
- 3 years of recent clinical practice and maintains current clinical nursing knowledge.
- Experience with exam development and public speaking are strongly preferred.
- Strong collaboration time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Some travel required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The anticipated starting salary for this position is $77,000 - $88,000 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent on a candidate’s relevant experience, skills, training, certifications/licenses, qualifications and geographical location.
NCSBN offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that provides our team members with plan options to meet their individual needs. Review benefit details here: https://www.ncsbn.org/about/governance-and-staff/careers/ncsbn-benefits.page
TO BE CONSIDERED
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume as soon as possible.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Decisions affecting employment are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Salary : $77,000 - $88,000
