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How much do director rn observation unit jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director rn observation unit in Columbia, SC is $70,568.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,300.00 and $97,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director RN Observation Unit, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director RN Observation Unit, you need advanced clinical expertise in nursing, leadership experience, and a BSN or MSN degree along with RN licensure. Familiarity with hospital management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and regulatory compliance standards such as Joint Commission requirements is crucial. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and team-building skills set top candidates apart in this leadership role. These skills ensure effective unit management, high patient care standards, and regulatory adherence in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director RN in an Observation Unit, and how can they be addressed?

A Director RN in an Observation Unit often faces challenges such as managing patient flow, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and balancing staffing needs with fluctuating patient volumes. Addressing these challenges requires strong leadership skills, the ability to implement evidence-based protocols, and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams. Staying proactive with staff training and fostering a collaborative environment helps maintain high-quality patient care while meeting operational goals.

What are Director RN Observation Unit jobs?

A Director RN Observation Unit is a senior nursing leader responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of an observation unit within a hospital or healthcare facility. This role typically involves supervising nursing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care, managing budgets, implementing policies, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The director also monitors patient flow, develops unit protocols, and works to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

What is the difference between Director Rn Observation Unit vs Registered Nurse Observation Unit?

AspectDirector Rn Observation UnitRegistered Nurse Observation Unit
CredentialsRN license, leadership experience, possibly management certificationsRN license, clinical experience
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, leadership, overseeing staff and operationsDirect patient care in observation units
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare systems, administrative rolesHospitals, outpatient clinics, direct patient care

The main difference is that the Director Rn Observation Unit focuses on leadership, management, and operational oversight, while the Registered Nurse Observation Unit provides direct patient care within the observation unit. The director role involves strategic planning and staff supervision, whereas the RN role emphasizes clinical skills and patient interaction.

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Infographic showing various Director Rn Observation Unit job openings in Columbia, SC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 76% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $70,568 per year, or $33.9 per hour.
Clinical Mentor RN - Observation Unit

Clinical Mentor RN - Observation Unit

Lexington Medical Center

West Columbia, SC • On-site

$36.75 - $48.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Lexington Medical Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

533rd of 1,020 rated hospitals

Job description

Observation Unit
Full Time
AM/PM Shift
7a-7p
Sign-On Bonus: 20,000.00
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Coordinates orientation, training and competency validation of unit staff. Provides ongoing leadership, support and guidance to all nursing staff. Presents a positive image and attitude to staff, patients and visitors. Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patient's health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, family members and significant others; and supervises assigned team members. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching and the provision of care, supportive and restorative care and/or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the organization, American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of experience in areas of specialty within the past 5 years.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Consideration will be given to candidates with an ADN or Diploma nursing degree who are presently enrolled in a RN to BS in Nursing or RN to MS in nursing program with the expectation that the degree be completed within 12 months of hire/promotion into the Clinical Mentor role.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina;
National nursing certification in specialty at time of hire / promotion or must be obtained within 6 months of hire/promotion into role.
**Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties
Required Training: None.
Essential Functions
PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT
  • Establishes positive rapport with patient and family.
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions.
  • Serves as patient/family advocate.
  • Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting accurately and timely; communicating actions, irregularities, and on-going needs.
  • Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems.
  • Identifies, synthesizes and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Uses ethical decision making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes.
  • L&D Only: A nurse must have documented competency and completion of department orientation to complete a medical screening exam (EMTALA). Nurses will have 3 consecutive medical screenings reviewed and signed off by their preceptor prior to independently completing screenings.

CLINICAL WORK QUALITY
  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
  • Participates in process/performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
  • Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely.
  • Provides safe, appropriate, quality of care and support to patients and family members.
  • Holds team members accountable for standards of care, policy and procedures, bedside reporting, etc.
  • Serves as a teacher, coach and mentor to staff.
  • Contributes to the development and revision of unit standards.
  • Efficient conflict resolution and problem solving skills
  • Serves as staff leader related to process/performance improvement activities / initiatives.
  • Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
  • Supports shared governance activities by serving on a unit or hospital based committee.
  • Positive rapport with health care team and demonstrates strong collaboration skills.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with instructors from affiliating agencies to assure continuity of patient care as well as positive learning experiences for students.
  • Monitors performance of new staff and provides feedback to orientee and appropriate manager.
  • Assists the Nurse Manager with onboarding of new hires, and facilitates the orientation process.
  • Identifies unit specific educational and competency needs of staff.
  • Plans and coordinates teaching methods and content to achieve desired outcomes; provides continuing education on the unit, (i.e. posters, classes, lectures, newsletters, in-services, etc.)
  • Coordinates and assists with training and implementation of new equipment, policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Provides feedback and insight regarding unit operations and employee performance to the Nurse Manager.
  • Serves as a resource and role model to all members of the patient care team for patient care and professionalism.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
  • Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment.
  • Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
  • Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient needs.e. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Meets or exceeds all LMC requirements for attendance and service expectations.
  • Maintains required certifications.
  • Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes.
  • Complies with all annual employee health requirements.
  • Earns a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within specialty.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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