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Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Director of Nursing and Facility Administrator is responsible for the oversight of assigned departments and/or facility. Responsible for the patient care provided in their assigned areas. Responsible for resource management, including but not limited to human resources, materials and financial resources, and day-to-day operations of the facility. Demonstrates competence with licensed functions, marketing, team building, budget and strategic planning.

  • Entity
  • MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Regular
  • Cost Center
  • CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention Center
  • Pay Rate Type

Salary

  • Pay Grade
  • Health-32
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Director of Nursing and Facility Administrator is responsible for the oversight of assigned departments and/or facility. Responsible for the patient care provided in their assigned areas. Responsible for resource management, including but not limited to human resources, materials and financial resources, and day-to-day operations of the facility. Demonstrates competence with licensed functions, marketing, team building, budget and strategic planning.

In a correctional institution, this position also ensures that clinical operations are carried out in compliance with all security procedures and correctional facility rules.

Must be knowledgeable and compliant with State and Federal regulations that govern correctional healthcare services, as well as any credentialing agencies or governing bodies.

Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, including enforcement of corporate and facility policies and the development and enforcement of department-specific policies. Responsible for customer, employee, and provider satisfaction initiatives within a secure correctional environment.

Position Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or in process of achieving degree. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in area of responsibility. 1 to 3 years leadership experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates

  • RN Licensure in South Carolina or Compact Licensure Agreement
  • Certification in area of responsibility preferred
  • AHA BLS Certification

Working Conditions

Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned, and heated office environment located within a secure correctional institution. May require entering inmate housing or restricted areas for clinical oversight, rounding, inspections, or operational coordination. Must maintain awareness of correctional safety protocols and work collaboratively with correctional staff.

Additional Correctional-Specific Responsibilitie

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience Work Experience: 9 years progressive work experience and 4 years management experience. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees clinical operations, patient care, and resource management within a correctional facility. They ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while managing staff, budgets, and facility-wide operational policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid South Carolina RN license, with a Master's degree preferred. The role requires 9 years of progressive work experience, including 4 years in a management capacity, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipBudgetingRegulatory complianceStaff supervisionPatient care oversightPolicy developmentRisk management

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 66% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Registered Nurse by the numbers
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Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $113k (middle half $99k–$129k)118 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Arkansas37 active5,958 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 66% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Registered Nurse pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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