Pediatric RN: Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Care

Nexus Health Systems; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Professional growth

Team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Nexus Health Systems' Nexus Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across specialized programs for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs.

The role involves direct nursing care, assessments, care plans, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Jump Start Program focus includes PWS and obesity in youth and neurodevelopmental care for older patients.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within 45 days of hire.
• De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including patients’ medical status, behavioral presentation, communication needs, and responses to treatment.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans that address medical, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and Nursing Leadership.
• Support prescribed nutrition plans, physical activity, and daily routines in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Adapt care and communication to each patient’s developmental level, sensory needs, and ability to express discomfort or distress.
• Use de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed approaches, and individualized behavioral strategies to support patient safety and emotional regulation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Patient Care Assistant (PCA) staff, reinforcing safe care practices, teamwork, and consistent implementation of treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, behavioral health professionals, dietitians, social workers, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medications, health needs, and care strategies within the scope of nursing practice.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, patient responses, and progress.
• Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Individualized care

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary communication

Patient safety

Education

Texas RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 45 days

PALS certification within 45 days

De-escalation training within 30 days

Job description

Nexus Health Systems' Nexus Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across specialized programs for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs.

The role involves direct nursing care, assessments, care plans, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Jump Start Program focus includes PWS and obesity in youth and neurodevelopmental care for older patients.