Nexus Health Systems Ltd·Shenandoah, Texas
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for adolescent patients in an inpatient setting. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based psychiatric care aligned with each patient’s individualized treatment plan.
Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah, TX Inpatient Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
🏥 about nexus children’s hospital – shenandoah
Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah is a specialized inpatient hospital providing integrated medical and behavioral health care for children and adolescents with complex psychiatric and co-occurring medical needs. Our interdisciplinary model brings together psychiatry, nursing, therapy, rehabilitation, and case management to deliver truly comprehensive, patient-centered care.
At Nexus, we don’t just treat symptoms — we help kids and families rebuild stability and hope, because healing the whole person is what we do.
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💼 position summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment planning for adolescent patients in an inpatient setting. Working under the supervision of the attending psychiatrist, the PNP collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver evidence-based psychiatric care aligned with each patient’s individualized treatment plan.
This role is ideal for a psychiatric NP who is clinically strong, highly collaborative, and passionate about working with adolescents in a structured inpatient environment.
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✅ qualifications
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Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner and preferably 3-5 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, particularly in inpatient child/adolescent behavioral health. Licensure as a Texas RN and APRN-NP, along with current BLS certification, is required.
Market context
In Texas, psychiatric nurse practitioner roles are typically in demand as behavioral health teams look for advanced practice clinicians who can manage medication, assess complex psychiatric needs, and support treatment continuity. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with PMHNP experience and familiarity with TMS protocols, while this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. If you’re applying, confirm your APRN licensure, highlight any three years of psychiatric experience, and note direct TMS exposure in your materials.
