Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Behavioral Health unit — a clinically rich inpatient psychiatric environment within a 288-bed acute care facility that has earned the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association. This role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates and positions the right nurse within a multidisciplinary team serving York County and the surrounding region. Candidates with psychiatric or mental health nursing backgrounds will find a structured orientation pathway, strong benefits, and a facility committed to long-term professional development.
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; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- CME and continuing education opportunities with structured career development support
- 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 nursing role within a 288-bed acute care medical center serving York County and surrounding communities for more than 30 years
- Multidisciplinary team model — nursing assessments integrate physician and psychosocial input with documented ongoing reassessment throughout the patient stay
- Full medication management responsibilities including reconciliation, first-dose monitoring, IV therapy, and adverse reaction recognition and reporting
- Age-specific competency expectations across the population of patients served on the behavioral health unit
- Verification and coordination of orders, test scheduling, pre-operative data, and consent documentation during hospitalization
- Broader campus services include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, a Level III NICU, and preventive care — supporting robust interdisciplinary consultation
- Facility recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care (BlueCross BlueShield) and holds a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program designation from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Sister campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — offers additional system resources including a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required at minimum; prior clinical experience reviewed individually for each candidate
- Valid permanent Multi-State RN license from state of residence required; candidates holding a compact-state RN 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 — all must be completed within the orientation period
- Psychiatric or mental health nursing experience preferred
- RN-C (Certified Registered Nurse) designation preferred
About the Community
Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — part of the greater Charlotte metropolitan corridor, placing residents within easy reach of a major urban center while enjoying a lower cost of living, strong public school options, and a growing local economy. The region offers a mild four-season climate, access to Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for outdoor recreation, and a vibrant arts and dining scene that has expanded alongside the area's rapid residential growth. Clinicians relocating from larger markets consistently find Rock Hill an attractive balance of suburban quality of life and proximity to big-city amenities across the state line in Charlotte, North Carolina.