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About the Role

The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I (PNA I) perform entry-level to routine (journey-level) rehabilitative patient services work. The PNA I provide patient care services under the clinical supervision of a licensed nurse 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 I have 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.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care services under the clinical supervision of a licensed nurse.
Provide quality psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting.
Provide emergency, health, and personal care services to patients.
Interact with patients therapeutically.
Observe, report, and document patient conditions and behaviors in an electronic record.
Participate in individualized and unit-based programming.
Maintain direct and on-going therapeutic interactions with patients to promote living and social skills.
Encourage progress towards a lesser restrictive environment.
Provide verbal and supportive documentation concerning individual patient behaviors and progress towards individualized goals of the recovery plan.
Participate in shift reports and recovery team meetings.
Perform any combination of nursing duties commensurate with competency.
Attend 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.
Take an active role in the implementation of the individualized recovery plans and offers consistent, ongoing support in assisting patients with reaching their goals.
Use therapeutic, person-centered communication skills in promptly and effectively engaging patients.
Assist with activities of daily living, hygiene, and eating to promote independence and self-care.
Accompany patient to appointments as required.
Communicate effectively with other team members to promote a positive workplace.
Serve as a participant in the recovery team or admissions team.
Provide on-going collaborative verbal and written communication concerning patients.
Use basic computer skills, documentation skills, and reporting procedures to communicate patient care information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
Assist the licensed nurse in monitoring patients for medication administration or treatment.
Take and monitor vital signs and perform other assigned tasks within competency level.
Proactively promote safety through continuous environmental awareness and positive engagement of patients to minimize unsafe situations and injuries.
Promote classes and programs offered and encourage patient participation.
Co-facilitate groups as assigned or requested.
Respond in crisis or psychiatric emergency situations using the least restrictive intervention necessary by applying Treatment Intervention Protection Strategies (TIPS) including verbal de-escalation under the direct supervision of a RN to ensure the health and safety of all persons.
Perform CPR/Heimlich techniques and use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) correctly and safely.
Actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
May be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
May require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location for disaster response/recovery or COOP activation.

Requirements

Must understand that duties, location of work, and shift patterns are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the hospital.
Must understand that duties may include exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
This employee has full access to a limited set of records in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
If transporting patients, must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
Must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Skills

Patient care techniques
Treatment, therapy, developmental, and patient centered recovery programs
Basic computer skills
Read, write and understand English to effectively communicate and carry out verbal and written instructions
Provide patient care
Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Conduct TIPS
Work with others and accept supervision
Therapeutic communication skills
Basic computer skills
Documentation skills
Reporting procedures
CPR/Heimlich techniques
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Regular

Experience Level

Entry-level
Routine (journey-level)
Six (6) months’ work experience
Six months of direct care experience is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$2,769.08 - $3,547.58 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

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.
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, two youth residential treatment facilities, 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.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.