Assistant Director Nursing Services - College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University • Miramar, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS) for its Accelerated BSN program in Miramar, Florida. The ADNS supports the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in overseeing clinical adjunct faculty and student learning experiences. The role includes visiting clinical sites and healthcare partner nurse educators, coordinating with course faculty to align clinical experiences with course and program outcomes, and serving as the first point of contact for clinical personnel issues. The ADNS also mentors new adjunct faculty, coordinates orientation and training, verifies clinical makeup and compliance requirements, and supports timely completion and compilation of faculty, student, and clinical agency evaluations. The position may include teaching responsibilities in a lab or clinical course.

The role is based at 2901 SW 149th Ave., Miramar, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• MSN degree from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in clinical nursing practice or an acute care setting.
• Active, unencumbered Florida nursing license.
• Classroom and clinical teaching experience in a nursing program within the last five years.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in identifying, selecting, contracting with, monitoring, and evaluating clinical adjunct faculty.
• Visit clinical sites and healthcare partner nurse educators at least one to two times during 5–8-week courses and twice during 15–16-week semester clinical courses.
• Coordinate with course faculty to align clinical experiences with course and program outcomes and goals.
• Verify that faculty and students have completed clinical compliance documentation by the designated date, working with the person responsible for clinical compliance.
• Serve as the first point of contact for resolving clinical personnel issues involving clinical-site staff, clinical faculty, and students.
• Coordinate orientation, training, and development guidance for clinical faculty regarding clinical sites and related nursing coursework.
• Mentor new adjunct faculty in clinical teaching activities, including instructor responsibilities, grading, pre- and post-clinical conferences, challenging student situations, evaluation forms, course management systems, and electronic charting requirements.
• Verify clinical makeup requirements in coordination with the DNS, faculty, administration, and students.
• Provide input into evaluations of clinical adjunct instructors and preceptors.
• Verify student evaluations are completed and deficiencies are rectified.
• Ensure faculty evaluations are completed and sent to the appropriate person for tallying and reporting to the Director of the ABSN program.
• Ensure clinical agency evaluations are completed and sent to the appropriate person for tallying and reporting to the Director of the ABSN program.
• May teach in a lab or clinical course.

Benefits

• Full benefits, including a tuition package for the employee and dependents.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous time off plan.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events.
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level