Director Nursing Services

Grand Canyon University • Reno, NV

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU), a leading institution of higher learning in Phoenix, Arizona, is launching an Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program in Reno, Nevada. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking a full-time Director, Nursing Services for this new site. This role is responsible for providing leadership and management of the hybrid ABSN learning site, collaborating with the university and healthcare partner(s). Key areas of responsibility include scheduling, proctoring, skills laboratory management, clinical placement and compliance, and simulation. The position involves working collaboratively across colleges and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing, with a particular interest in candidates who can enhance academic community diversity and integrate faith.

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