Registered Nurse – Pediatric Behavioral & Neurodevelopmental
About The Position
At Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas, our nurses care for some of the most medically and behaviorally complex pediatric patients in the country. Unlike traditional pediatric hospitals, our specialized programs serve children and adolescents with severe autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, neurological disorders, and complex medical needs requiring an integrated, interdisciplinary approach. The Dallas campus features the New Directions Program for severe autism and neurodevelopmental disorders alongside the Rise Program for pediatric neurorehabilitation, supported by sensory rooms, rehabilitation gyms, and a collaborative team of physicians, therapists, behavior analysts, and nurses. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about caring for children with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, seizure disorders, genetic disorders, and other complex neurological diagnoses. The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders, behavioral health diagnoses, neurological injuries, and complex medical conditions. Working within a highly structured therapeutic environment, the RN partners with physicians, psychiatry, rehabilitation therapists, behavior specialists, and families to promote medical stability, behavioral progress, communication, independence, and successful transition back to home and community.
Requirements
- Current Texas RN License (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience
- Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing experience
- Experience working with autism or neurodevelopmental populations
- CPI or crisis intervention certification (or willingness to obtain)
- PALS preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients with complex behavioral, neurological, and medical conditions.
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Monitor neurological status, behavioral changes, and overall clinical condition while recognizing early signs of deterioration.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with physician orders.
- Utilize therapeutic communication and evidence-based behavioral de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized treatment goals.
- Maintain a safe, structured therapeutic environment while supporting positive behavioral outcomes.
- Educate and support patients, caregivers, and families throughout the continuum of care.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the electronic medical record.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and behavioral crises while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
