Registered Nurse - Day or Night Shift

About the role

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.

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

12-hour shifts | Day or Night Shift | Full-Time or PRN