Director of Nursing

Aurora Pavilion Behavioral; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses for select positions

Unlimited employee referral bonus program

Competitive compensation & generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and drug plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading health care provider in South Carolina is seeking a Director of Nursing for Behavioral Health Services. This role involves planning and coordinating educational programs, ensuring compliance, and overseeing psychiatric nursing. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing with a focus on behavioral health and possess a current South Carolina nursing license. Excellent leadership acumen and a minimum of five years in healthcare are required. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required with specialization in behavioral health.
• Minimum of 5 years healthcare experience, nursing preferred.
• Current South Carolina nursing license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate nursing education and training.
• Analyze and develop programs to improve patient care quality.
• Provide oversight for psychiatric nursing at Aurora Pavilion.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare Management

Patient Care Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Graduated from accredited RN program

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON) Opportunity

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273‑bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services (Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

The Nursing Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of education, training, orientation, development, and retention of nursing associates. The role analyzes and develops programs or initiatives to improve quality of patient care and physician relations, ensures regulatory compliance and oversight, serves as a leader and mentor for associates, and has direct oversight for psychiatric nursing at Aurora Pavilion.

What our current nursing leaders value at Aurora Pavilion and UHS:

• Each facility is run independently, giving nurse executives autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate.
• An active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence‑based practice.
• Internal leadership and clinical education, including generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance.
• Real career advancement opportunities, including the COO‑in‑Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work‑life needs of senior leaders.

Senior Nursing Benefits

• Sign‑on bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited employee referral bonus program
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• Culture of excellence – employee recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical nursing ladder opportunities
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information available on our benefits guest website: uhsguest.com

Job Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program. Master’s degree in Nursing required with specialization in behavioral health; behavioral health experience can substitute for specialization within the master’s degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years healthcare experience, nursing preferred; minimum of 5 years management preferred.
• License or Registration Requirements: Current South Carolina nursing license and current CPR certification.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider and Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care