Nurse Manager (RN) – Neurorehabilitation
Location: Conroe, Texas
Facility: Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe
About Us
Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe is a specialized neurorehabilitation campus dedicated to helping individuals recover and rebuild after life-altering neurological injuries. Situated on a 26-acre campus, our programs serve adults with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and spinal cord injuries through structured, outcomes-driven care.
With a focus on both short-term rehabilitation and long-term support, our interdisciplinary teams are committed to one mission: we’re mending minds.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer, the Nurse Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the delivery of high-quality nursing care. This role blends hands-on clinical support with operational leadership, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across the unit.
You’ll collaborate across departments, mentor nursing staff, drive quality initiatives, and contribute to both clinical excellence and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care delivery
- Maintain strong knowledge of patient histories, progress, and treatment goals
- Provide direct patient care as needed (medications, IV therapy, responding to codes, etc.)
- Coordinate care with ancillary departments to enhance patient outcomes
- Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Conduct daily rounding to assess patient care and unit environment
Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff in clinical decision-making
- Lead orientation and ongoing training for new hires
- Develop and deliver education programs for staff, patients, and families
- Conduct monthly staff meetings and support ongoing communication
- Partner with leadership on performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary actions
- Ensure staff maintain required certifications and competencies
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure documentation meets regulatory and accreditation standards
- Address patient and physician concerns promptly and effectively
- Develop audits and action plans to improve patient care and documentation
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital committees
- Maintain knowledge of licensing standards and regulatory requirements
Operational & Financial Oversight
- Review staffing needs daily and coordinate coverage for census changes
- Manage on-call coverage and respond to staffing emergencies
- Review payroll and monitor productivity metrics
- Assist in budget planning and financial performance tracking
- Support department productivity initiatives and performance goals
Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe, well-equipped environment for staff and patients
- Participate in hospital-wide initiatives and committees
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas (required)
- BSN preferred or equivalent experience
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience in LTAC, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings preferred
Certifications
- AHA BLS/CPR certification (required)
- CPI certification within 30 days of hire
- Current TB test within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter
- All certifications must remain active and in good standing
Why Join Nexus
- Work in a mission-driven environment focused on neurological recovery
- Be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary care model
- Leadership role with direct impact on patient outcomes and staff development
- Opportunity to grow within a specialized and expanding healthcare system
Skills Required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
- BSN or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience in LTAC, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings
- AHA BLS/CPR certification
- CPI certification within 30 days of hire
- Current TB test within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter
- Maintain all required certifications active and in good standing
What We Do
Since 1992, Nexus Health Systems has provided specialty care for patients with medical, behavioral, and psychiatric needs. With a network of hospitals and medical-model residential treatment centers across Texas, Nexus offers innovative programming designed to stabilize and empower children, teens, and adults facing some of the most challenging diagnoses, including autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders, Prader-Willi Syndrome, neurological injuries and illnesses, and other medically complex conditions. Our interdisciplinary teams work collaboratively to deliver fully integrated, whole-person care. By comprehensively addressing the full spectrum of patient needs, we reduce hospital readmissions and drive better long-term outcomes. At Nexus, we are committed to helping individuals return to lives of productivity and meaning — because we’re mending minds.
