Registered Nurse (RN)

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston | Houston, TX

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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 Heart Association or American Red Cross, as required by the assigned unit, valid for at least six months from the date of hire.

• Completion of de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.

• Maintenance of required licensure and certifications in good standing throughout employment.

What You Bring

• Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment.

• Confidence managing complex patient needs and responding to changes in condition.

• A compassionate, adaptable approach to children with developmental and behavioral challenges.

• Clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, including during stressful situations.

• Strong organization, prioritization, and electronic documentation skills.

• A commitment to teamwork, patient advocacy, and safe, evidence-based nursing care.

Bring your pediatric nursing experience and commitment to compassionate care to Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston. Apply today to help children and families move forward.