Nursing Tutor

Description

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Nursing Tutor provides academic support and instructional assistance to students enrolled in the Registered Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs; conducts individual and group tutoring sessions; reinforces nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and study skills; and supports student achievement, retention, and successful progression through the program curriculum.


This is a temporary, part-time position for 29 hours per week.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. The Nursing Tutor reports directly to and is responsible to the Nursing Division Director.

B. The Nursing Tutor does not provide supervision of other staff or faculty.

C. The Nursing Tutor coordinates most closely with faculty in the Nursing Division and Learning Support Center staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

A. Collaborate with nursing faculty to identify and address student academic support needs.

1. Meet with nursing faculty as needed to discuss individual student performance, academic concerns, and class-wide learning needs.

2. Meet with nursing faculty to obtain course syllabi, outlines, schedules, and content being covered.

3. Communicate regularly with nursing faculty regarding student progress, academic challenges, attendance, and recommended interventions.

4. Assist nursing faculty in identifying students who may benefit from tutoring, academic coaching, or additional support services.

5. Participate in division meetings and training activities as requested.

B. Develop tutorial and learning support materials to reinforce nursing course objectives and student learning.

1. Work with nursing faculty to develop supplemental content that reinforces material covered in the didactic, laboratory, or clinical portion of the course.

2. Utilize textbooks, nursing reference materials, NCLEX-style resources, simulation activities, and online educational tools to develop tutoring materials.

3. Create study guides, review packets, practice exercises, activiti8es, and test-taking strategy resources.

4. Adapt instructional materials based on individual student learning needs, nursing faculty recommendations, and course outcomes.

5. Maintain and update tutoring resources to ensure alignment with current nursing curriculum and program standards.

C. Provide individual and group tutoring to strengthen student understanding, clinical reasoning, and academic success.

1. Develop and maintain a schedule for group tutoring sessions and coordinate classroom space with the office associate.

2. Develop and maintain a schedule for individual tutoring appointments and student sign-ups.

3. Conduct one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions focused on nursing concepts, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, dosage calculations, and test-taking strategies.

4. Assist students in developing effective study habit, time-management skills, and academic success strategies.

5. Encourage student engagement, accountability, and professional behaviors consistent with nursing program expectations.

6. Refer students to appropriate college resources when additional academic, personal, or support services are needed.

D. Monitor, document, and report student progress to appropriate nursing faculty.

1. Meet with nursing faculty regularly to provide updates regarding student participation and progress.

2. Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, attendance, interventions provided, and student outcomes.

3. Document student engagement and academic improvement for nursing faculty review and retention efforts.

4. Provide timely feedback to appropriate nursing faculty regarding ongoing academic support needs and recommendations for additional intervention.

5. Assist nursing faculty and division director in tracking student success and retention initiatives.

E. Perform related duties in support of RN and PN program operations, student success, and nursing division goals.

1. Participate in division meetings, professional development activities, and trainings as needed.

2. Assist with student success and retention initiatives within the Nursing Division.

3. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the RN and PN nursing program goals, accreditation standards, and college objectives.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred. Must hold an active RN license in Maryland or another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. At least five (5) years of experience in medical surgical nursing is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and commitment to student success.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Normal office environment. Considerable flexibility is necessary to attend student needs.