Nursing Education Specialist

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, 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. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

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 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Nursing Education Specialist, you will combine your experience as a prelicensure nursing educator with comprehensive generalist nursing knowledge to develop content solutions that meet real world learning needs. In addition to generalist nursing knowledge, focused areas of expertise in one or more of the following specialty nursing areas is required: adult medical-surgical, mental health, maternal–newborn, or pediatrics. The Nursing Education Specialist uses a variety of resources, including database searches and literature reviews, to author original content and update existing content. This individual must have strong writing skills, proficiency with test blueprints and the NCSBN®, and an understanding of prelicensure nursing curricula. This position exists to provide accurate, evidence-based content across products and provide input on product development.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position has the flexibility of remote work within the United States. Occasional travel will be required.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Create original and review or update existing nursing content to ensure alignment with current evidence-based practice. Content includes assessment items, tutorials, simulations, and/or other products as defined.
• Demonstrate strong presentation, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills while working with cross-functional teams.
• Balance multiple projects and tasks while meeting ongoing and overlapping deadlines.
• Lead and/or participate in item review meetings with internal or external subject matter experts.
• Respond appropriately to internal and external client inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Assist with training and coordinating internal and external contributors on projects.
• Conduct beta testing and quality assurance checks on products prior to release.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• MSN and current RN license required.
• Five years of experience as a full-time faculty member in a prelicensure nursing program (responsible for teaching both theory and clinical).
• Three years of clinical nursing practice experience in adult medical surgical or mental health or maternal newborn or pediatric nursing.
• Expertise teaching prelicensure adult medical surgical or mental health or maternal newborn or pediatric nursing, as well as the ability to create generalist-level content across the nursing curricula.
• Knowledge of current nursing practice and trends in prelicensure nursing education.
• Knowledge of and ability to align products with the NCLEX-PN® and NCLEX-RN® detailed test plans.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to conduct literature searches using a variety of research databases and search engines.
• Ability to analyze research articles and other resources to create professional-level, original content.
• Ability to write multiple choice, alternate format, and Next Generation NCLEX® style items following an assessment blueprint.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and the internet.

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
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. 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.

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.