Registered Nurse - Day Shift or Night Shift

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610000 Administration Mgmt Full Time Professional Houston, TX, US

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston | Houston, TX

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston is seeking a compassionate, skilled
Registered Nurse (RN) to care for pediatric patients with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs. This opportunity is ideal for a nurse who values individualized care, strong teamwork, and the chance to help children make meaningful progress.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will combine clinical judgment with a patient-centered approach to support each child’s physical, emotional, and behavioral needs. Nurses with pediatric acute care experience and experience supporting patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral conditions are encouraged to apply.

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. You will assess patient needs, administer medications and treatments, monitor changes in condition, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and families to implement individualized care plans.

Deliver individualized pediatric nursing care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on each patient’s medical, developmental, and behavioral needs.

Monitor and respond to changes in condition: Recognize signs of acute illness, worsening chronic conditions, and behavioral health crises; communicate concerns and initiate appropriate interventions.

Administer medications and treatments safely: Follow provider orders, established protocols, and nursing standards while monitoring patient response.

Support patients with behavioral health needs: Use therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques to promote safety and emotional regulation.

Collaborate across disciplines: Partner with physicians, nursing colleagues, therapists, social workers, and behavioral health specialists to coordinate comprehensive care.

Engage patients and families: Provide education on medications, treatment plans, disease management, and coping strategies while keeping families informed and involved.

Advocate for each patient: Adapt care and communication to individual abilities, preferences, and needs while maintaining dignity and respect.

Maintain accurate documentation: Record assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses promptly in the electronic health record.

Promote quality and safety: Follow infection prevention practices, protect patient confidentiality, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Maintain professional competency: Complete required education, training, and competency validations, and use hospital resources responsibly.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

One to two years of pediatric nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

A minimum of two years of experience in an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred.

Experience caring for patients with medical and/or behavioral health diagnoses strongly preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Texas.

Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, valid for at least six months from the date of hire.

ACLS and PALS certifications through the American…