<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department Behavioral Health unit — a role that combines acute psychiatric assessment with the full clinical resources of a 288-bed regional medical center that has earned the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score. This position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates and sits within a system that has served York County and the surrounding region for more than 30 years. Nurses here work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a facility recognized for cardiac care, stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU, offering genuine cross-specialty collaboration and career development.</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 support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Department Behavioral Health unit embedded within a 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the broader region</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care model — RNs collaborate directly with physicians, psychosocial staff, and ancillary providers on ongoing patient assessment and care planning</li> <li>Full initial nursing assessments completed and documented within specified time frames; ongoing psychosocial and physician input integrated into the chart</li> <li>Medication management responsibilities include verification, reconciliation, IV therapy administration, first-dose monitoring, and adverse reaction recognition and reporting</li> <li>Age-specific competency required across the full population of patients served in the ED behavioral health setting</li> <li>Broader campus services include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, and preventive care — supporting robust interdisciplinary consultation</li> <li>System also includes Piedmont Medical Center – Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds), featuring a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services</li> <li>Facility recognized with the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from SCHA/DHEC</li> <li>Cardiac Care program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care (BlueCross BlueShield) and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (AACVPR)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required at minimum; previous clinical experience reviewed individually for acceptability</li> <li>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 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>Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification 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 mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for outdoor recreation, a growing arts and dining scene, and well-regarded public and private school options. For clinicians seeking the professional resources of a large health system without the pace and expense of a major city, Rock Hill delivers a compelling balance of career opportunity and quality of life.</p>