Psychiatric Nursing Asst

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Functional

Title:

Psychiatric Nursing Asst I
Job Title: Psychiatric Nursing Asst I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Extend Care Psych  Direct Care
Posting Number: 14602
Closing Date: 06/03/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $2,769.08-$3,547.58
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10
Shift: Evening
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:

Wichita Falls State Hospital
Job Location City: WICHITA FALLS
Job Location Address: 6515 KEMP BLVD
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? 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 nine psychiatric hospitals, one 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 I (PNA I) performs entry-level to routine rehabilitative patient services work. The PNA I provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of a licensed nurse to deliver 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 I 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 lesser restrictive environment. As an integral member of the recovery team or admissions team, the PNA I provides verbal and supportive documentation concerning individual patient behaviors, progress towards individualized goals of the recovery plan.

The PNA I participates in shift reports and recovery team meetings. Performs any combination of nursing duties commensurate with competency. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Completion of work requires use of simple and/or routine duties, while decision making is based on simple and well-defined guidelines. The PNA I has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property.

The employee has full access to a limited set of records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Takes an active role in the implementation of individualized recovery plans and offers consistent, ongoing support in assisting patients with 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 patient to appointments as required.

Communicates effectively with other team members to promote a positive workplace.

Serves as a participant in the recovery team or admissions team.…