Director of Nursing

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, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services, imaging, and wound care.

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.

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.

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