Nurse Manager (RN), Free-Standing ER/ED @ Sweetwater

Universal Health Services; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with company match

Tuition/Certification reimbursement

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks a Nurse Manager (RN) for the Sweetwater Free-Standing ER in South Carolina. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, safety culture, and adherence to evidence-based practice in coordination with the ED Director and CNO.

The position includes 24-hour accountability for operations, budget collaboration, and opportunities in a large UHS network with sign-on bonuses and career development programs.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum of five years ER nursing experience.
• Previous leadership experience required; free-standing ER experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HR management, program development, fiscal management, and regulatory standards.
• Current SC RN license; BLS and ACLS; CPI within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise the unit's staff to ensure effective operations.
• Promote professional growth and develop staff toward full qualification.
• Collaborate with quality and hospital leaders on performance-improvement activities.
• Plan and execute operational and capital budgets with leadership.

Skills

Nursing leadership

ER nursing

Staff mentoring

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSN

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse Manager (RN) - Free-Standing ER @ Sweetwater

*Sign-On Bonus Offered*

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 Nurse Manager ensures effective unit operations at the Sweetwater Free-Standing ED/ER location by mentoring and providing direct supervision of the unit's staff. As a unit leader, the Nurse Manager promotes professional growth, learning and facilitates the development of a fully qualified and continuously improving staff. The Nurse Manger collaborates with the quality department and other hospital leaders to redesign and lead performance improvement activities to enhance care delivery and efficiency throughout the organization. The Nurse Manager has 24 hour accountability for operational effectiveness and is responsible for planning and executing both the operational and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director of the Emergency Department and the CNO. The Nurse Manager ensures clinical practice is evidence-based and closely aligned with the goals of our physician partners. In addition, the Nurse Manager will promote a positive working environment and create a culture of safety for their nursing staff and patients.

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.

Benefit Highlights

• 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. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

BSN required, Masters degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years nursing experience in an ER setting required. Prefer Free-standing experience.
• Previous leadership experience required. Management experience in a free-standing preferred.
• Knowledge of human resource management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards needed.

License/Certifications Requirements

• Current South Carolina RN license or equivalent compact license.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• CPI required within 90 days of hire

Travel Requirements

• Travel to main hospital for meetings and off-site events as needed.

EEO Statement

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.