Director of Nursing Services, College of Nursing

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