Psychiatric Nursing Assistant lll / FT

About the role

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III to provide complex rehabilitative patient care services in an inpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a positive impact on people's lives.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III will perform a range of duties, including providing emergency, health, and personal care services to patients, interacting with patients therapeutically, observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors, and participating in individualized and unit-based programming. The successful candidate will also provide verbal and supportive documentation concerning individual patient behaviors and progress towards recovery plan goals.

• Provide patient care services under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Maintain direct and ongoing therapeutic interactions with patients to promote living and social skills
• Participate in shift reports and recovery team meetings
• Perform delegated nursing duties commensurate with competency
• Provide guidance and oversee the assigned tasks of the PNA I and II

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime
• Takes an active role in the implementation of individualized recovery plans and offers consistent, ongoing support in assisting patients reaching their goals
• Uses therapeutic, person-centered communication skills in promptly and effectively engaging patients
• Assists with activities of daily living, hygiene, and eating to promote independence and self-care
• Accompanies patients to appointments as required
• Communicate effectively with other team members to promote a positive workplace

Requirements

• At least two years' work experience, with one year of psychiatric patient experience or direct care required
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks
• CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification for CPR within the first 60 days of employment
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle (if transporting patients)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of patient care techniques, treatment, therapy, developmental, and patient-centered recovery programs. They will also have basic computer skills, effective interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to interact with other team members utilizing effective interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of patient care techniques and of treatment, therapy, developmental, and patient centered recovery programs
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Skills in taking vital signs
• Ability to read, write and understand English to effectively communicate and carry out verbal and written instructions

Benefits

HHSC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.