Exec/Admin / Registered Nurse / South Carolina / Any / Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health Services, RN Job

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Description

Director of Nursing – Behavioral Health Services
 
Location: Greater Augusta / Central Savannah River Area (South Carolina)

Setting: Established Acute Care & Behavioral Health System
 
The Opportunity
Are you a visionary nurse leader looking for the perfect balance of local autonomy and corporate support? We are seeking a Director of Nursing (Behavioral Health) to lead our psychiatric nursing team within a premier 270+ bed acute care system.
In this role, you aren’t just an administrator—you are a mentor and a strategist. You will oversee the planning, quality, and regulatory compliance of our behavioral health services while fostering a culture of shared governance and evidence-based practice.
 
Why Lead Our Team?
Our leadership philosophy is unique: we provide the resources of a national healthcare leader (Fortune 500 recognized) while empowering our directors to run their facilities independently.
  • True Autonomy: Manage your team with clinical and educational support from a vast network of peer leaders.
  • Professional Growth: Access to "COO-in-Training" programs, internal leadership tracks, and a generous annual tuition/CEU allowance.
  • Collaborative Culture: Lead through an active Nursing Council focused on elevating the standard of care.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Plan, implement, and coordinate nursing education, orientation, and retention initiatives.
  • Quality & Compliance: Analyze and develop programs to improve patient outcomes and physician relations while ensuring full regulatory oversight.
  • Mentorship: Serve as the primary leader for psychiatric nursing associates, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.
 
Qualifications
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. BSN required; Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred (candidates currently pursuing an MSN will be considered).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in healthcare, with a strong preference for nursing leadership and at least 5 years of management experience.
  • Specialization: Strong background in Behavioral Health is essential.
  • Licensure: Current South Carolina Nursing License (or compact) and CPR certification.
 
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a highly competitive executive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed for work/life harmony:
  • Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates.
  • Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and discounted stock purchase plans.
  • Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Support: Student loan refinancing via SoFi and tuition reimbursement after 6 months.
  • Generous PTO and a culture that recognizes and rewards excellence.
 




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