Nurse Manager - Neurorehabilitation

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