Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatrics

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Nexus Children's Hospital Houston Schedule: 12-hour shifts | Days or Nights

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 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides compassionate, hands-on care to children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), the LVN assists with medication administration, supports behavioral interventions, and helps maintain the structured environment essential for patient safety and progress.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients with autism and developmental disabilities
• Administer medications and document responses according to physician orders and facility standards
• Support behavioral interventions and individualized treatment plans
• Participate in daily routines, therapeutic programming, and educational activities
• Observe and document patient behavior, participation, and physical condition in the EHR
• Respond to patient crises using approved de-escalation techniques
• Communicate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain a safe, structured, and trauma-informed care environment
• Support collaboration between nursing, therapy, and education teams
• Promote consistency, safety, and positive patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Texas LVN license required
• CPR / BLS certification required
• De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire
• Experience in pediatric behavioral health, autism, or IDD settings 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 sloganit'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.

Before You Apply

Ask yourself:

1. Have you worked with children or adolescents who have developmental disabilities?
2. Can you commit to 12-hour shifts?
3. Are you flexible to work every other weekend?
4. Are you passionate about helping children build communication, social, and life skills?
5. Do you live the GOPTIC values every day?

If your answer is YES, we invite you to apply today and join the Houston team within the Nexus network of care where we're mending minds and empowering growth every day!