Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III

About the role

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III to join a team dedicated to providing specialized care and fostering a positive impact on the lives of Texans.

Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in implementing individualized recovery plans and offering consistent support to patients.
• Uses therapeutic communication skills to engage patients and assist with activities of daily living.
• Accompanies patients to appointments and communicates effectively with other team members.
• Maintains direct and on-going therapeutic interactions with patients to encourage progress towards less restrictive environments.
• Provides verbal and written documentation concerning patient behaviors and progress towards individualized goals.
• Participates in shift reports and recovery team meetings.
• Performs delegated nursing duties commensurate with competency and provides guidance to PNA I and II.
• Monitors patients for medication administration and treatment, including taking and monitoring vital signs.
• Communicates patient care information clearly and concisely to the licensed nurse.
• Responds appropriately to crisis or psychiatric emergency situations using TIPS under RN supervision.
• Trains and provides guidance to PNA I and II as needed.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years’ work experience.
• One year of psychiatric patient experience or direct care required.
• Two years of patient experience or direct care preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant program.
• CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
• Valid Texas driver license or obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of patient care techniques and treatment programs.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks and documentation.
• Ability to provide first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Ability to work with others and accept supervision.
• Ability to train and provide guidance to others.

Benefits

Includes 100% paid employee health insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

$3,649.83 - $4,594.50 per month

Schedule

Day shift with up to 10% travel, up to 10% telework not available, and up to 10% travel.