Director of Nursing Education
UWorld, LLC, United States
Job Description
UWorld is looking for an experienced Director of Nursing Education to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the next generation of nurses by leading a team that is responsible for developing content for our NCLEX question banks (Qbanks).
UWorld is committed to providing students with only the best questions and explanations. That’s why over 700,000 nurses have trusted us for their licensing exam preparation. We developed the UWorld NCLEX QBanks to challenge and develop critical thinking skills. Our QBanks combine the best of nursing knowledge with the real world of clinical practice to ensure that students have the most up-to-date information possible.
Minimum Experience Required
- 15+ years of work experience as a BSN registered nurse and in a leadership role, exhibiting the ability to manage a team successfully while maintaining personal business-related goals.
Minimum Education Required
- Master of Science in Nursing Education from accredited nursing school
- PhD or CNE preferred
Location
- This position is based at UWorld’s Corporate Headquarters in Dallas, Texas
Minimum Skills Required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, superior nursing knowledge, and passion for training future nurses
- Prior experience writing NCLEX-style questions
- Prior experience working in an academic institution preferred
- Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
Job Duties
- Create systems and structures within the department to maximize productivity
- Research and develop strategies to guide department goals and structures
- Reviews and revises content written by other team members, including other content developers, with a focus on accuracy, precision, readability, and educational value
- Lead and contribute to the creation of original high-yield images in collaboration with other content team members
- Provides and receives feedback with tact and diplomacy
- Develops workshops and trainings that help build content knowledge and capacity
Leadership, People Management and Professional Development
- Hire, train, develop, and create a positive work environment that stimulates intellectual growth and creativity and fosters a strong team environment
- Drive the strategy of the Nursing department by defining the direction and goals of the team
- Provide leadership and inspiration to nurture a highly engaged team
- Coach, train, and develop new team members; create/revise training guides
- Foster collaboration with team members to identify and resolve obstacles
- Build a strong rapport and partnership with content teams to execute on priorities
- Pursue opportunities for personal growth and development through meetings, educational programs, and professional development
- Collaborate with direct reports to ensure they have a personal/professional growth and development plan to enhance knowledge, competencies, and professional practice
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation (contingent on experience
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
- Generous paid holiday schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 4% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.