Director, Nursing Services

Job Description New Year - New Opportunities! Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational, and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in. We have an immediate need for a Director of Nursing Services for our new site in St. Louis, Missouri. 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. 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 Nice to have: Doctoral degree / DNP or PhD in Nursing Online teaching experience preferred Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Missouri MLN Certification as a nurse educator (CNE) Why work at GCE: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan We also offer full-time employees an Education Tuition Discount Program Generous holiday and paid time off package – we aren’t kidding, it’s good! GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. 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. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s staff or faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.