Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Behavioral Health unit — a 288-bed acute care facility with more than 30 years of service to York County and the surrounding region. This role centers on inpatient psychiatric and mental health nursing, offering a structured, multidisciplinary care environment with strong institutional support for professional development. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for eligible candidates, making this a compelling opportunity for RNs ready to specialize or deepen their behavioral health practice.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Inpatient behavioral health unit within a 288-bed acute care hospital serving York County and surrounding communities
- Multidisciplinary care model incorporating physician and psychosocial input into ongoing patient assessment and care planning
- Responsibilities include initial nursing assessments, patient interventions with demonstrated age-specific competency, medication administration and IV therapy, medication reconciliation, and order verification throughout hospitalization
- Monitoring of first-dose medications for adverse reactions per established policy
- Broader hospital service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, preventive care, and surgical services
- Piedmont Medical Center Rock Hill holds a Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in collaboration with DHEC
- Cardiac Care program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Sister facility — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — expands the system's regional footprint with 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required; previous clinical experience reviewed individually for acceptability
- Valid permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; RNs holding a compact license from another state must obtain a Multi-State RN License from their state of residence within 30 days of hire
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), ACLS, and PALS certifications required — must be completed within orientation period
- Psychiatric or mental health nursing experience preferred
- RN-C (Certified Registered Nurse) designation preferred
About the Community
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina — situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community. The region features a growing arts and dining scene, excellent public and private schools, and proximity to Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for year-round outdoor recreation. Candidates seeking a balance of suburban quality of life, urban accessibility, and a genuinely affordable cost of living will find Rock Hill a compelling place to put down roots.