Nurse Practitioner - Neurorecovery

Nexus Health Systems

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Texas RN and APRN licensure.
  • Current national Nurse Practitioner certification relevant to patient population.
  • Background in Family or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or experience in PM&R.
  • Comfort working with adults with behavioral challenges.
  • Excellent clinical, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred experience with adults facing brain injury, neurological conditions, or psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and evaluations.
  • Develop and adjust treatment plans with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
  • Manage acute and chronic conditions within specialty and scope.
  • Order, interpret diagnostic tests, and monitor treatment effectiveness.
  • Evaluate patient condition changes and coordinate necessary interventions.
  • Identify medical factors contributing to patients' behavioral changes.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive care.
  • Participate in rounds and care conferences to integrate clinical and rehabilitation objectives.
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and ongoing needs.
  • Maintain documentation and contribute to quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

  • Support adults in meaningful recovery and long-term care.
  • Work in a unique residential rehabilitation environment.
  • Collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals.
  • Develop long-term relationships with patients and their families.
Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Neurorecovery & Behavioral Care
Nexus Neurorecovery Center - Conroe | Conroe, TX
Open to FNPs, PMHNPs, and Nurse Practitioners with PM&R Experience

Help adults rebuild independence and improve their quality of life.

Nexus Neurorecovery Center - Conroe is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support our adult patient population with complex medical, neurological, and behavioral needs. We welcome Family Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Practitioners with experience in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Candidates must be comfortable caring for adults with behavioral challenges and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address the connection between physical health, cognition, behavior, and recovery.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides assessment, treatment, and ongoing clinical management for adult patients in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. This role supports individuals whose neurological conditions may be accompanied by cognitive impairment, behavioral dysregulation, psychiatric symptoms, and complex medical needs.

The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment, patience, and a practical, compassionate approach to caring for adults who may have difficulty communicating needs, regulating emotions, or participating consistently in treatment. Assigned responsibilities will align with the provider's education, certification, clinical privileges, and scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive assessments of adult patients, including medical histories, physical examinations, and evaluation of relevant cognitive, functional, and behavioral concerns.
  • Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Manage acute and chronic conditions within the provider's specialty and scope of practice.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, and monitor treatment effectiveness and adverse effects as appropriate.
  • Evaluate changes in patient condition and coordinate timely treatment, specialty consultation, or transfer to a higher level of care when indicated.
  • Help identify medical concerns that may contribute to behavioral changes, including pain, illness, medication effects, and sleep disturbances.
  • Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and case management professionals to support consistent approaches to patient care.
  • Participate in rounds and care conferences, connecting clinical treatment with rehabilitation goals and everyday functioning.
  • Educate adult patients, families, and caregivers about health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
  • Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Texas RN and APRN licensure.
  • Current national Nurse Practitioner certification appropriate to the assigned patient population and responsibilities.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner background, or Nurse Practitioner experience in PM&R or rehabilitation.
  • Comfort and willingness to work directly with adult patients who exhibit behavioral challenges.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
  • Experience caring for adults with brain injury, neurological conditions, psychiatric disorders, or complex rehabilitation needs preferred.
  • Ability to build rapport with patients who have cognitive or communication limitations and adapt care to their individual needs.
  • Current BLS certification and applicable prescribing credentials for assigned duties.

Why Join Nexus?
  • Support adults through meaningful recovery and long-term care.
  • Work in a distinctive residential rehabilitation setting.
  • Collaborate with professionals across medical, rehabilitation, and behavioral disciplines.
  • Build ongoing relationships with patients and families while helping improve daily function and quality of life.

Join Nexus Neurorecovery Center - Conroe and help adults move toward greater stability, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.

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