Director of Nursing (RN) - Emergency Department

Universal Health Services; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonuses

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in South Carolina is seeking a Director of Nursing for its Emergency Department. This role requires a BSN, management experience, and a strong background in emergency nursing. The Director oversees department operations, evaluates nursing staff, and collaborates on budgeting. Benefits include competitive compensation, sign-on bonuses, and professional development opportunities. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team in a top-rated hospital.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s in related field preferred.
• Current South Carolina RN (or qualifying state) license.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of emergency nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing staff performance.
• Plans and administers the annual budget in collaboration with the CNO.
• Integrates evidence-based nursing practice utilizing the nursing process.

Skills

Management experience

Emergency nursing experience

Knowledge of human resources management

Fiscal management skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s in related field

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing - Emergency Department

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services. Aiken Regional is proud to be a teaching facility that supports local nursing students through our dedicated and tenured nursing team.

The ED Director of Nursing provides twenty-four management of the Emergency Department. This position directs, supervises and evaluates the performance of the nursing staff, contributes to the development of a fully qualified and continuously improving staff and supports work redesign and quality improvement within the department. The Director plans and administers the annual budget in collaboration with the CNO. The Director integrates evidence-based nursing practice utilizing the nursing process.

Benefit for our Directors of Nursing include:

• Sign on bonuses
• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• Healthstream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

If you would like to learn more about the Director of Nursing for the ED/ER position before applying, please contact Melissa Walker at Melissa.Walke [e-mail] or by phone at 803-641-5699.

What do our current nurses value at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are a part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Clinical Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Service

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Job Requirement:

BSN required; Master’s in related field preferred. Current South Carolina RN (or qualifying state) license.

Previous management experience required. Minimum of 3-5 years of emergency nursing experience required.

BLS, ACLS and PALS required. CPI training upon hire.

Knowledge of human resources management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards needed.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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