Director of Nursing

Job ID: 335351Location: AIKEN, South CarolinaEmployment type: Full-timeCategory: Administration, Behavioral HealthDetails: AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; Director; Day; Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Not Remote; 40Posted: 2026-05-19Responsibilities 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: 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. Senior Nursing benefits include: 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 If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Madison Reddell, Clinical Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. 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. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. 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