What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager - Medical Behavioral Unit position at Nexus Health Systems?
Location: Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah, TX
Schedule: Full-time
About Us
Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah is a 50-bed specialty hospital in north Houston providing inpatient care for children with complex medical and behavioral health needs. Our team bridges the gap from hospital to home, providing expert, compassionate care to help patients reach their milestones.
Position Summary
The Nurse Manager provides leadership, direction, and coordination for nursing services within the hospital. This role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to pediatric patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health needs. The Nurse Manager will oversee nursing staff, support evidence-based practices, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to foster a therapeutic environment that prioritizes patient outcomes and family-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule: Full-time
About Us
Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah is a 50-bed specialty hospital in north Houston providing inpatient care for children with complex medical and behavioral health needs. Our team bridges the gap from hospital to home, providing expert, compassionate care to help patients reach their milestones.
Position Summary
The Nurse Manager provides leadership, direction, and coordination for nursing services within the hospital. This role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to pediatric patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health needs. The Nurse Manager will oversee nursing staff, support evidence-based practices, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to foster a therapeutic environment that prioritizes patient outcomes and family-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily nursing operations, staffing, and patient care delivery on assigned units.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, promoting professional growth and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with state nursing practice guidelines, hospital policies, and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other disciplines to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Support crisis intervention, de-escalation strategies, and behavioral health best practices.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
- Serve as a role model for compassionate, patient-centered, and family-focused care.
- Actively participate in recruitment, orientation, and retention of nursing staff.
- Manage resources efficiently while maintaining cost-effective care delivery.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current Texas RN license (or compact license). Current AHA BLS certification; ACLS and PALS preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of pediatric or acute care nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Experience in behavioral health settings strongly preferred.
- Work in a specialty hospital dedicated to medically complex and behavioral health pediatric patients.
- Lead a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and leadership development opportunities.
- Be part of a mission-driven culture committed to bridging the gap from hospital to home.