Pediatric Behavioral Health Nurse Leader

Nexus Health Systems, Inc.; Saint George (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing services serving children and adolescents with complex behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and medical needs.

The role emphasizes trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care, staff development, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other clinicians to implement individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Active Texas RN license required.
• Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years nursing leadership experience.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS as required by unit.
• De-escalation training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership for nursing operations in the behavioral/neurodevelopmental unit.
• Lead nursing care for patients with complex behavioral, psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, and medical needs.
• Promote trauma-informed, patient-centered care in behavioral health.
• Ensure nursing documentation meets regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and execute individualized treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff, improve workflows, and manage staffing and resources.

Skills

BSN

Texas RN license

5 years clinical nursing

2 years nursing leadership

de-escalation training within 30 days

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing services serving children and adolescents with complex behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and medical needs.

The role emphasizes trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care, staff development, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other clinicians to implement individualized treatment plans.