Director, Nursing Services - College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. GCU is planning to launch an ABSN program in Reno – Join us! The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking a full-time Director, Nursing Services for our future Accelerated BSN site in Reno NV. The Director of Nursing Services is accountable for providing leadership and management of the hybrid accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) learning site in collaboration with the university and health care partner(s). Nursing services may include scheduling, proctoring, skills laboratory, clinical placement and compliance, and simulation. Do you want to work collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing? We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith. Site location: 345 Elm St., Suite 200, Reno, NV 89503 What you will do: Plan, develop, and implement strategy for operational management and development of clinical, lab, and simulation activities to meet agreed organizational and university partner goals and outcomes. Establish and maintain appropriate organizational systems for measuring necessary aspects of operational management and development. Monitor, measure, and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans, and achievements within agreed formats and timelines. Manage and develop direct reporting staff ensuring organizational and university partner qualifications, certifications, and requirements are completed upon hire and annually. Secure and manage equipment and supplies to ensure implementation of all clinical, lab, and simulation activities. Collaborate with Executive Director, Nursing Services to ensure delivery of services to students. Ensure activities meet with and integrate with requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and other regulatory compliance guidelines. What you need: Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university required Minimum of 5 years nursing practice with demonstrated evidence of accountability for outcomes Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience, including supervision of personnel Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (must include clinical teaching) at the baccalaureate level or higher in nursing. Online teaching experience strongly preferred Academic leadership experience strongly preferred Active, current, and unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Nevada NLN certification as nurse educator (CNE) preferred Must pass pre-employment background investigation Why work at GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university required
• Minimum of 5 years nursing practice with demonstrated evidence of accountability for outcomes
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience, including supervision of personnel
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (must include clinical teaching) at the baccalaureate level or higher in nursing.
• Active, current, and unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Nevada
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience strongly preferred
• Academic leadership experience strongly preferred
• NLN certification as nurse educator (CNE) preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement strategy for operational management and development of clinical, lab, and simulation activities to meet agreed organizational and university partner goals and outcomes.
• Establish and maintain appropriate organizational systems for measuring necessary aspects of operational management and development.
• Monitor, measure, and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans, and achievements within agreed formats and timelines.
• Manage and develop direct reporting staff ensuring organizational and university partner qualifications, certifications, and requirements are completed upon hire and annually.
• Secure and manage equipment and supplies to ensure implementation of all clinical, lab, and simulation activities.
• Collaborate with Executive Director, Nursing Services to ensure delivery of services to students.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and other regulatory compliance guidelines.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees