Psychiatric Nursing Asst III

Career Opportunities:
Psychiatric Nursing Asst III (20548)

Posting 20548
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- Max Sec Psych  Psychology

- Healthcare Support

- Vernon State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (3) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Psychiatric Nursing Asst III

Job Title:

Psychiatric Nursing Asst III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Max Sec Psych  Psychology
Posting Number:20548
Closing Date:11/25/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Healthcare Support
Salary Range:$3,649.83-$4,594.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-14
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Vernon State Hospital
Job Location City:VERNON
Job Location Address:4730 COLLEGE DR
Other Locations:Vernon
MOS Codes: 4C0X1,68X,HM

Brief

Job Description:

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? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? 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 facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. 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 III (PNA III) performs complex (journey-level) rehabilitative patient care services work. Provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting. Work involves 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. The PNA III has a primary responsibility to maintain direct and on-going therapeutic interactions with patients to promote living and social skills, thus encouraging progress towards a less restrictive environment than the hospital. As an integral member of the recovery team, provides verbal and supportive documentation concerning individual patient behaviors, progress towards individualized goals of the recovery plan.

Participates in shift reports and recovery team meetings. Performs delegated nursing duties commensurate with competency. May provide guidance and oversee the assigned tasks of the PNA I and II. Works under general supervision with…