Director of Nursing

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonuses for select positions

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Compensation & Generous PＴ

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Culture of Excellence – Employee Recog

Challenging and rewarding work env

Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program

401(K) with company match and stock

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, seeks a Nursing Director of Behavioral Health to plan, implement, and coordinate education, training, orientation, development, and retention of nursing staff, with oversight for psychiatric nursing at Aurora Pavilion.

The role emphasizes quality patient care, regulatory compliance, leadership, and collaboration with corporate support, Nursing Council, and career advancement opportunities within UHS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program.
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred; BSN toward MSN acceptable.
• Current South Carolina Nursing License and CPR certification.
• Minimum of 5 years healthcare experience; 5+ years management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate education, training, orientation, development, and retention of nursing staff.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and drive quality of patient care and physician relations.
• Lead and mentor nursing associates; supervise psychiatric nursing at Aurora Pavilion.
• Coordinate with corporate support and participate in Nursing Council and leadership development.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Nursing management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

RN program (NLN accredited)

Master’s degree in Nursing preferred

BSN toward MSN acceptable

Behavioral health specialization preferred

Job description

Responsibilities Director of Nursing 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. Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

The Nursing Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the planning, implementing, and coordinating of the education, training, orientation, development, and retention of nursing associates. Responsible for analyzing and developing programs or initiatives to improve quality of patient care and physician relations. Responsible for regulatory compliance and oversight. Serves as leader and mentor for associates. Has direct oversight for psychiatric nursing at Aurora Pavilion.

What do our current nursing leaders value at Aurora Pavilion and UHS? That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

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
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• 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 is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN Program. Master’s degree in Nursing preferred. Will consider candidate with a BSN if working towards a MSN. A specialization in behavioral health; behavioral health experience can be substituted for specialization within masters 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: Current CPR certification.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.