<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced RN Critical Care Educator to support the MICU, SICU, and PCU at its 288-bed acute care facility. This educator role sits at the intersection of clinical expertise and professional development, partnering with nursing leadership across a health system that spans two campuses and holds a Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score. The position is ideal for a seasoned critical care nurse ready to translate bedside experience into lasting impact through curriculum design, orientation, and ongoing staff development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities supported at the organizational level</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Educator role covering three high-acuity units: Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU)</li> <li>Reports to the Market Education Director; collaborates directly with facility and market nursing leadership across departments</li> <li>Responsible for the full education lifecycle: assessment, planning, development, implementation, facilitation, evaluation, and revision of nursing education programs</li> <li>Delivers and coordinates orientation, continuing education, in-services, Grand Rounds, and specialty curricula aligned with adult learning principles and organizational learning theory</li> <li>Provides consultation on process improvement, performance enhancement, and service-delivery optimization; contributes to nursing councils, committees, and workgroups</li> <li>Ensures all programs meet Department of Nursing standards and applicable regulatory requirements</li> <li>Supports mentorship and professional development pathways for nursing staff at all levels</li> <li>Piedmont Medical Center Rock Hill is a 288-bed facility offering advanced cardiac and stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU; the Fort Mill campus (opened 2022, 100 beds) adds a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services</li> <li>Cardiac Care program holds Blue Distinction Center designation from BlueCross BlueShield and national certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation</li> <li>Recipient of the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association in collaboration with DHEC</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a related field required; advanced or graduate degree preferred</li> <li>Minimum three years of nursing experience in an acute care setting required; critical care background strongly aligned with MICU/SICU/PCU scope</li> <li>Valid Permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; nurses holding a compact license from another state must obtain a Multi-State RN License from their state of residence within 30 days of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification required to be obtained within orientation period</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — one of the fastest-growing communities in the Charlotte metro region, offering suburban quality of life with easy access to a major city just across the state line. The area combines affordable housing, well-regarded public and private schools, and proximity to Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for year-round outdoor recreation. Mild four-season weather, a vibrant local dining and arts scene, and short drives to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolina coast make Rock Hill a compelling destination for clinicians seeking balance between professional opportunity and livability.</p>