Nurse Director Adult Behavioral Health and Empath

MUSC

1 day ago

South CarolinaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Medical University of South Carolina as a Nurse Director – Behavioral Health Leadership in United States. Job Description Summary The nurse director is accountable for the delivery of high-quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Adult Behavioral Health The MUSC Orangeburg BHU is a 14-bed inpatient mental health unit treating adult patients.

Key Responsibilities

May supervise anywhere from 5 to 100 direct reports.

Acts as a liaison between nursing administration and the medical staff.

Consults with staff, physicians and vice president of nursing with problems and interpretations of MUSC policy to ensure patient and staff needs are met.

Requirements

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)

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Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Nursing leadershipBehavioral health managementBudgetingStaff supervisionRegulatory complianceClinical nursingCrisis interventionQuality assurancePatient care managementInterdisciplinary communicationBLS certificationMental health nursingPerformance evaluationPolicy implementationStrategic planning

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Director Adult Behavioral Health and Empath at MUSC a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Psychiatry position at MUSC is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing leadership, Behavioral health management, Budgeting, Staff supervision, Regulatory compliance, Clinical nursing, Crisis intervention, Quality assurance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Director is responsible for the 24-hour administrative management and delivery of high-quality nursing care within the Adult Behavioral Health and EmPATH units. This role involves supervising staff, managing departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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