Director Nursing Services, College of Nursing

About the Role

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 Reno, NV, in collaboration with the university and healthcare partner(s). Nursing services may include scheduling, proctoring, skills laboratory, clinical placement and compliance, and simulation.

We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith.

Christ-Centered Leadership & Community

• Promote and model a Christ-centered worldview in all aspects of leadership, decision-making, and faculty engagement
• Foster a strong sense of community and shared purpose among faculty, staff, and students
• Support the development and integration of Christian character and professional virtue education, associated with healthcare and science professions
• Encourage integration of Christian faith and learning across curriculum, instruction, and student engagement

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

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
• 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

Benefits

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