Family Nurse Practitioner at Nexus Children's Hospital - Houston

Position: Full-Time Nurse Practitioner

Employer: Sparkman Family Medicine

Location: Nexus Children’s Hospital - Houston, TX

Start Date: February 1, 2026

Contact:

Tabatha Mize APRN FNP-C, Chief Clinical Officer

Phone: (936) 672-2961

Overview

Sparkman Family Medicine is seeking a dedicated full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with complex medical and behavioral needs at Nexus Children’s Hospital in Houston. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including Pediatric, Family Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Psychiatry specialists, to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in a supportive environment focused on long-term recovery and quality of life improvement.

Patient Population

Nexus Children’s Hospital caters to children and adolescents with complex medical, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Key programs include:

• Nexus NEW DIRECTIONS Program: A medical-behavioral program treating young people with medical conditions alongside severe intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs), such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program promotes medical regulation, reduces behavioral dysregulation, teaches social and behavioral skills, and equips caregivers with tools for ongoing support at home, school, and in the community. This multidisciplinary approach is unique and not offered by other programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care as the attending team for patients with complex medical and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Psychiatry.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with extended hospital stays.
• Participate in patient care coordination, family communication, and education to ensure holistic care.
• Provide weekday coverage with rotating weekend shifts among a 3-provider team.
• Join on-call rotation as needed (no overnight in-house coverage).
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and team discussions to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted, Family Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas
• Board certification as an FNP (e.g., AANP or ANCC)
• PALS/ACLS.
• Interest and experience in working with children and adolescents who have autism, special needs, behavioral challenges, and complex medical conditions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Benefits

• Salary: $130,000+, based on experience
• Retirement plan options
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage provided by the employer
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance for professional development
• Work-life balance: flexible weekday hours

About Sparkman Family Medicine

Since 2005, Sparkman Family Medicine has provided physician and nurse practitioner coverage for Nexus Children's Hospitals. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to pediatric patients with complex medical and behavioral needs. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.