<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient behavioral health unit within a 288-bed acute care hospital serving York County and surrounding communities</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care model incorporating physician and psychosocial input into ongoing patient assessment and care planning</li> <li>Responsibilities include initial nursing assessments, patient interventions with demonstrated age-specific competency, medication administration and IV therapy, medication reconciliation, and order verification throughout hospitalization</li> <li>Monitoring of first-dose medications for adverse reactions per established policy</li> <li>Broader hospital service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, preventive care, and surgical services</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required; previous clinical experience reviewed individually for acceptability</li> <li>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</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), ACLS, and PALS certifications required — must be completed within orientation period</li> <li>Psychiatric or mental health nursing experience preferred</li> <li>RN-C (Certified Registered Nurse) designation preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>