Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead

Join Texas Health and Human Services as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead. This role involves advanced rehabilitative patient care with supervisory responsibilities over a team of psychiatric nursing assistants.

Big Spring State Hospital, 1901 N Highway 87, Big Spring, TX 79720.

• Provide advanced patient care under the clinical supervision of a licensed nurse in an inpatient setting.
• Coordinate assignments and duties for PNAs, ensuring patient daily living support and adherence to individualized recovery plans.
• Lead verbal and written communication with the recovery team, with admissions staff, and with other PNAs regarding patient progress.
• Assist the licensed nurse with monitoring patients, medication administration, vital sign taking, and emergency response (CPR/Heimlich/AED).
• Facilitate patient participation in class and program offerings, and co‑facilitate groups as assigned.
• Serve as preceptor and provide training for new PNAs and temporary staff.
• Promote safety and conduct TIPS, crisis interventions, and ensure adherence to treatment intervention protection strategies.
• Attend shift change reports and recovery team meetings; participate in disaster response and continuity of operations as needed.

• Minimum of four years of work experience, with at least three years of direct care experience and psychiatric patient care preferred.
• At least three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire if transporting patients.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment).
• Knowledge of CAPPS, CARE, Microsoft Word, and Excel; experience with patient aggression reduction interventions and patient care techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Computer literacy and ability to maintain electronic records.
• Background check, drug screen, and mandated registry checks; compliance with immunization policy.

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

Position may require overtime, extended shifts, and alternate shift patterns. Telework is not eligible. The closing date is 01/25/2026.