Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead

Date:
May 21, 2026

Location:

Big Spring, TX

Job Title:

Psychiatric Nursing Asst IV

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Residential Care Admissions

Posting Number: 17221

Closing Date: 07/20/2026

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $4,094.50 – $5,094.16 per month

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-16

Shift: Regular Night and Weekend (Additional Shift: Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third))

Telework:
Not Eligible

Travel:
Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Big Spring State Hospital

Job Location City: BIG SPRING

Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87

MOS Codes: 4C0X1, 68X, HM

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers.

The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV (PNA Team Lead) performs advanced (senior level) rehabilitative patient care services work under the clinical supervision of a licensed nurse to provide quality psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting. Work involves coordinating assignments and specific duties for all PNAs which include assisting the patients with activities of daily living, instructing staff on hospital and program procedures and policies, and providing emergency, health, and personal care services to patients;

interacting with patients therapeutically; observing, reporting, and documenting, in an electronic record, patient conditions and behaviors; and participating in individualized and unit‑based programming. As an integral member of the recovery team or the admissions team provides verbal and supportive communication and documentation concerning individual patient behaviors, progress or lack thereof towards individualized goals of the recovery plan. Actively participates in shift reporting and recovery team meetings or meetings with admissions staff.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned, including serving in a supporting role for disaster response or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

• Knowledge and experience in CAPPS, CARE, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of patient aggression reduction interventions
• Knowledge of patient care techniques and of treatment, therapy, developmental, and patient centered recovery programs
• Knowledge of effective interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to interact with other team members utilizing effective interpersonal skills
• Skills in the use of computer and office equipment
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports
• Ability to serve as a lead worker providing direction to others
• Ability to read, write and understand English to effectively communicate and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to provide patient care, to administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to conduct TIPS, and to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with others and accept supervision
• Ability to train others

If transporting patients, will be required to have a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle. Applicants…