Registered Nurse - Day or Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN)

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston
Schedule: 12-hour shifts | Day or Night Shift | Full-Time or PRN

About Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston provides structured inpatient care for children ages 4 to 18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). Located in Houston’s Westchase District, our bright, home-like environment offers a safe and supportive setting where children can grow, stabilize, and build the skills needed for success.

Our program focuses on behavioral stability, communication development, and daily living skills. Our interdisciplinary team works closely with patients and families to reduce aggressive behaviors, improve social functioning, and help each child successfully reintegrate into their community — because at Nexus, we’re mending minds.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioral health needs. The RN works as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, consistent, and compassionate care while maintaining the structured environment required for this patient population.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, patience, and the ability to work with patients who may have behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and medical interventions safely and accurately
• Monitor patient health status, behavior, and emotional presentation
• Support behavioral interventions and structured treatment plans
• Respond to behavioral escalations using approved de-escalation techniques
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, behavioral specialists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate families on treatment plans, medications, and behavioral strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Follow Nexus policies, HIPAA standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for all patients

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS  and PALS  required within 45 days of hire
• De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire
• Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Experience with pediatric, behavioral health, developmental disabilities , or inpatient care preferred
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Comfort working in a structured behavioral environment

Our Core Values: GOPTIC

At Nexus, GOPTIC is more than a slogan—it’s the foundation of how we care for children and families.

Genuine – We act with honesty, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.
Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions and celebrate our shared success.
Positivity – We create a hopeful and encouraging environment for every child and family.
Teamwork – We work together across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.
Innovation – We constantly seek better, more creative ways to support healing and growth.
Compassion – We put our patients first, leading with kindness and understanding.

We invite you to apply today and join our  Houston  team within the Nexus network of  care — where we’re mending minds and empowering growth every day!