Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Manager to oversee the inpatient behavioral health unit, ensuring staffing, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will guide staff, monitor quality indicators, and collaborate with physicians and community partners to support patient care and department goals.

This leadership role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and compassionate, evidence-based care within a community hospital.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Ohio RN license is required.
• Minimum 4 years clinical nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of behavioral health regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for the inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Manages staffing, schedules, and daily operations.
• Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors quality indicators and implements corrective actions.
• Collaborates with leadership, physicians, and community agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Manager to oversee the inpatient behavioral health unit, ensuring staffing, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will guide staff, monitor quality indicators, and collaborate with physicians and community partners to support patient care and department goals.

This leadership role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and compassionate, evidence-based care within a community hospital.