Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Behavioral Health unit — a clinically focused role within a 288-bed acute care facility that has served York County for more than 30 years. This position offers a structured, multidisciplinary care environment with strong institutional support, recognized patient safety standards, and a full benefits package designed for long-term career growth. Candidates with psychiatric or mental health nursing backgrounds will find a team that values both clinical competency and compassionate, patient-centered communication.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Behavioral Health unit within a 288-bed acute care hospital serving York County and the surrounding region
- Multidisciplinary care model — RNs collaborate with a broad team of healthcare providers across service lines
- Structured communication framework using AIDET principles, SBAR bedside handoff, and Teach Back methodology to drive patient engagement and safety
- Age-specific competency expectations across the patient population served on the unit
- Facility service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, preventive care, and surgical services
- Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association 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 campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — expands the system's regional footprint with a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, and Women's Services
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required; previous clinical experience reviewed on an individual basis
- 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
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification 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 one of South Carolina's fastest-growing cities, situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina — offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living, strong public schools, and a genuine sense of community. York County residents enjoy a mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie for outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown dining and arts scene, and convenient access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. For clinicians seeking urban amenities without urban costs, Rock Hill delivers an exceptional quality of life.