Pediatric RN: Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Care Specialist

Nexus Health Systems; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Nexus Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across our specialized programs for pediatric, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric needs.

The role involves leading care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote stability, growth, and meaningful progress for patients and families in a structured inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas.
• BLS certification required at 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 per physician orders and policies.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments including medical status and behavioral needs.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans addressing medical, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs.
• Administer medications and therapies, monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and leadership.
• Support nutrition plans, activity, and daily routines in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Adapt care and communication to each patient’s developmental level and needs.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques for patient safety.
• Provide leadership to PCA staff and reinforce safe practices.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, dietitians, social workers and team members.
• Educate patients and families on medications and care strategies.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Patient communication

Education

Texas RN license

BLS certification

ACLS & PALS within 45 days

De-escalation training within 30 days

Job description

Nexus Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across our specialized programs for pediatric, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric needs.

The role involves leading care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote stability, growth, and meaningful progress for patients and families in a structured inpatient setting.