Pediatric RN - Day/Night Shifts, Impactful Care

Nexus Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to care for pediatric patients with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs. This role emphasizes individualized care, teamwork, and improving outcomes for children and their families.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care in a safe, structured environment, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.

Formación

• ADN from an accredited nursing program is required.
• BSN is preferred.
• 1–2 years pediatric nursing experience, preferably in acute care.
• Inpatient hospital or rehabilitation setting experience preferred.
• Experience with patients who have medical and behavioral health needs is strongly preferred.
• Current Texas RN licensure and active BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications as required by the unit; de-escalation training within 30 days.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver individualized pediatric nursing care with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Monitor and respond to changes in condition; recognize acute illness and behavioral health crises.
• Administer medications and treatments following orders and protocols.
• Support patients with behavioral health needs using therapeutic communication and de‑escalation.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and families to coordinate care.
• Engage patients and families with education on meds, plans and disease management.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensure safety.

Conocimientos

Strong assessment skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Effective communication

Patient advocacy

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Educación

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Descripción del empleo

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to care for pediatric patients with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs. This role emphasizes individualized care, teamwork, and improving outcomes for children and their families.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care in a safe, structured environment, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.