Nurse Manager

Nexus Health Systems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas is seeking an experienced registered nurse leader to join our team as a nurse manager, providing clinical and operational leadership for a pediatric/neurodevelopmental unit. This hands-on leadership role oversees a specialized team, collaborates with physicians, therapy, behavioral health, and hospital leadership to advance patient care, staff development, and outcomes.

You will promote evidence-based practice, safety, and continuous improvement while guiding

Qualifications

• BSN required; MS preferred in nursing, healthcare admin, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years nursing leadership experience.
• Texas RN license active; BLS; ACLS; PALS per unit rules.
• CNML or similar leadership certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership accountability and operational oversight for nursing services.
• Lead daily nursing operations, staffing, resources, and high-quality care.
• Coach, mentor, and performance-manage nursing staff.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapy, and behavioral health.
• Ensure evidence-based practices for pediatric, neurodevelopmental, medical, and behavioral health.
• Promote trauma-informed, patient-centered care with family involvement.
• Support staff in crisis situations with effective de-escalation.
• Establish and monitor clinical competencies and ongoing education.
• Implement team-based care models to improve outcomes and staff effectiveness.
• Monitor safety, infection prevention, and patient outcomes; drive quality improvements.
• Ensure documentation and departmental practices meet regulatory standards.
• Address patient and family concerns promptly and professionally.
• Manage department resources and expenditures; align with leadership priorities.
• Partner with hospital leadership on staffing, priorities, and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

Crisis intervention

Education

BSN

Master's in Nursing or Healthcare Admin

Job description

Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas | Dallas, Texas

Lead a Team Making a Difference

Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas is seeking an experienced registered nurse leader to join our team as a nurse manager. This is an opportunity for a hands-on nursing leader to oversee a specialized clinical team caring for children and adolescents with complex medical, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs. The nurse manager provides clinical and operational leadership for the assigned unit while working closely with nursing, physicians, therapy, behavioral health, and hospital leadership.

If you are an RN leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a direct impact on patient care, staff development, and clinical outcomes, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

The nurse manager provides 24/7 leadership accountability and operational oversight for nursing services within the assigned unit.

• Lead daily nursing operations while ensuring appropriate staffing, resources, and safe, high-quality patient care.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for nursing staff.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and other clinical teams.
• Ensure nursing interventions follow evidence-based practices for pediatric, neurodevelopmental, medical, and behavioral health populations.
• Promote trauma-informed, patient-centered care that respects each patient's developmental level, individual needs, and family involvement.
• Support staff in managing complex behavioral situations through effective crisis intervention and de-escalation practices.
• Establish and monitor clinical competencies and ongoing staff education.
• Implement team-based care models to improve patient outcomes and staff effectiveness.
• Monitor clinical performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and patient outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, infection prevention, and behavioral health protocols.
• Ensure clinical documentation and departmental practices meet regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Address patient and family concerns promptly and professionally.
• Manage departmental resources and expenditures while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Partner with hospital leadership on staffing, operational priorities, quality initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing leadership experience required
• Experience in pediatrics, behavioral health, neurodevelopmental care, rehabilitation, or other complex-care environments strongly preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• ACLS certification required per unit requirements
• PALS certification required per unit requirements
• Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or equivalent preferred
• De-escalation training must be completed within 30 days of hire

Why Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas?

Our teams care for children and adolescents with complex medical, behavioral, rehabilitation, and neurodevelopmental needs that require a highly specialized and collaborative approach.

As nurse manager, you'll have the opportunity to develop nursing teams, strengthen clinical practices, improve patient outcomes, and help shape the culture of your unit.

If you're ready for your next nursing leadership opportunity,