Director, Nursing Services
Job Description
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.
Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.
We have an immediate need for a Director Nursing Services for our site in Phoenix, AZ.
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.
Location: Main Campus, 33rd and Camelback Phoenix, Arizona
What you will do:
Plan, develop and implement strategy for operational management and development of clinical, lab, and simulation activities so as 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 ABSN Director 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 will need:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited program (CCNE or ACEN) within a regionally accredited college or university
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 3 years teaching experience (must include clinical teaching) at the baccalaureate level or higher in nursing
Bonus Points:
Doctoral degree / DNP or PhD in Nursing
Online teaching experience preferred
Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Colorado
MLN Certification as a nurse educator (CNE)
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
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms on campus
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply OnlinePosted: 3/9/2023
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: R000046580