Director Nursing Services, College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University • Reno, NV

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The role involves working collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing, and applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith are of special interest. The position emphasizes Christ-Centered Leadership & Community, promoting and modeling a Christ-centered worldview, fostering a strong sense of community, supporting the development and integration of Christian character and professional virtue education, and encouraging the integration of Christian faith and learning.

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

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401K 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: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree