Faculty - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program Lead - College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

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.

The GCU College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has an opening for an Faculty - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program Lead- Onsite. In this role, includes equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Location: GCU Main Campus at 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition package

What You Will Do:

• Assists in providing administrative leadership for the AGACNP Program and supervises faculty in designated program areas.

• Ensures educational needs of the students and community are met.

• Administers the program according to the mission, strategic plan, policies, procedures and agreements of the institution.

• Ensures compliance with state and national accreditation standards.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, i.e. BON

• Recruits faculty and provides a positive on-boarding experience.

• Serves as liaison for GCU and other significant community stakeholders.

• Ensures timely communication and information to all stakeholders.

• Attends sessions to facilitate communication and problem resolution between students and the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions.

• Communicates student issues to the appropriate University department for resolution.

• Conducts follow-up call with University departments to ensure problem closure.

• Facilitate and lead the on-campus clinical residencies

• Assists with Curriculum revisions

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Have:

• Master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner specialty (FNP, AGACNP, and/or PMHNP)

• Unencumbered, current RN Licensure in Arizona or a compact stat

• Must hold and maintain active National Certification as an ACNP or AGACNP

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a university setting.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students and preceptors.

• Microsoft Office Suite skills required.

• Must successfully pass a drug test.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

• Preferred Doctoral degree (DNP/PhD in nursing)

• Preferred work experience with Advanced Practice Registered Nursing programs.

• Prior management experience level preferred.

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 at all our office locations