Nurse Manager

Nexus Health Systems Ltd•Dallas, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse leader to join their team as a Nurse Manager. This is an opportunity for a hands-on nursing leader to oversee a specialized clinical team caring for children and adolescents with complex medical, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs. The Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for the assigned unit while working closely with nursing, physicians, therapy, behavioral health, and hospital leadership. This role is for an RN leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a direct impact on patient care, staff development, and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience required
Minimum 2 years of nursing leadership experience required
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas required
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
ACLS certification required per unit requirements
PALS certification required per unit requirements
De-escalation training must be completed within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
Experience in pediatrics, behavioral health, neurodevelopmental care, rehabilitation, or other complex-care environments strongly preferred
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Provides 24/7 leadership accountability and operational oversight for nursing services within the assigned unit.
Leads daily nursing operations while ensuring appropriate staffing, resources, and safe, high-quality patient care.
Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for nursing staff.
Coordinates interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and other clinical teams.
Ensures nursing interventions follow evidence-based practices for pediatric, neurodevelopmental, medical, and behavioral health populations.
Promotes trauma-informed, patient-centered care that respects each patient's developmental level, individual needs, and family involvement.
Supports staff in managing complex behavioral situations through effective crisis intervention and de-escalation practices.
Establishes and monitors clinical competencies and ongoing staff education.
Implements team-based care models to improve patient outcomes and staff effectiveness.
Monitors clinical performance indicators and identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, and patient outcomes.
Leads quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, infection prevention, and behavioral health protocols.
Ensures clinical documentation and departmental practices meet regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Addresses patient and family concerns promptly and professionally.
Manages departmental resources and expenditures while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Partners with hospital leadership on staffing, operational priorities, quality initiatives, and strategic planning.
Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.