Director of Nursing Services, College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition discount

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix invites applications for the Director of Nursing Services overseeing the ABSN learning site in El Paso. This role leads daily operations, faculty supervision, and strategies to ensure excellent student outcomes and program efficiencies.

You will develop clinical partnerships, ensure accreditation compliance, and mentor faculty to uphold the university's Doctrinal Statement and mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years nursing practice.
• 2+ years teaching in a professional nursing education program.
• Unencumbered Texas RN licensure or privilege to practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ABSN site operations and student outcomes.
• Supervise, train, and coach faculty and staff; set goals and mentor.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Texas RN licensure

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 an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. We are launching an ABSN in El Paso - Join Us! 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. Target hire date: February 2027 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.

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.

What You Will Do:

• Administrative oversight of the daily operations for the ABSN site.
• Leads, implements, and evaluates site operations to ensure strong student outcomes and program efficiencies.
• Responsible for supervision, support, goal setting, training, and coaching of assigned faculty and staff.
• Develop and execute strategies for the efficient scheduling of all academic events at the learning site in alignment with curriculum and operational standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on operational performance and progress in accordance with predetermined formats and deadlines.
• Oversee the recruitment and professional development of faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with university, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Develop and maintain ongoing clinical relationships within the community.
• Provide a positive example to students, faculty & staff by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
• Establishes and monitors processes to ensure the learning site meets accreditation and regulatory standards and takes appropriate action if remedy is needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Have:

• Minimum of 5 years nursing practice
• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s degree or a doctoral degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a professional nursing education program.
• Leadership experience within a professional nursing education program.
• Unencumbered current licensure or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Texas.
• NLN certification as nurse educator (CNE) preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation

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
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program #INDLOPESUP

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.