Description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and ensure exceptional patient care. This role oversees nursing staff, drives quality and safety initiatives, supports regulatory compliance, and partners with physicians and leadership on strategic goals. The Director will mentor leaders, manage budgets, and champion evidence-based practice. Our culture is supportive, collaborative, and compassionate, with strong emphasis on innovation and professional growth. Join a dedicated team, advance your leadership career, and help shape the future of healthcare for the Aiken community.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services across the hospital
Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care
Develop, implement, and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care
Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements
Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives using data and clinical metrics
Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and scheduling for nursing staff
Coach, mentor, and develop nurse leaders and frontline nursing staff
Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation to support efficient operations
Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and administrators to coordinate care
Drive initiatives to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes
Support staff education, orientation, and ongoing competency development
Lead change management efforts related to new programs, technologies, and care models
Promote a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment aligned with organizational values
Nursing leadership
Clinical operations management
Budgeting and resource allocation
Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS, DHEC)
Quality improvement and patient safety
Staff development and mentoring
Performance management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Policy and procedure development
Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency
Data analysis and metrics-driven decision making
Patient experience management
Change management
Conflict resolution
Strategic planning
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina or compact state eligibility
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
BLS certification required
ACLS and PALS certifications preferred, depending on service lines overseen
Certification in Nursing Administration (e.g., NE-BC, NEA-BC) preferred
Proven experience in hospital-based nursing leadership