Psychiatric Nursing Assistant ll

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  Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II / FT
• Job Title: Psychiatric Nursing Asst II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Psych Security Direct Care
• Posting Number: 12909
• Closing Date: 04/15/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12
• Salary Range: $3,047.58-$4,149.83
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Regular Night
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Nonexempt
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  El Paso Psychiatric Center
• Job Location City: EL PASO
• Job Location Address: 4615 ALAMEDA AVE
• 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 II (PNA II) performs moderately complex rehabilitative patient care services work. It provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure quality psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include emergency, health, and personal care services to patients; therapeutic interaction; observation, reporting, and documentation in an electronic record; and participation in individualized and unit‑based programming.

The PNA II maintains direct and ongoing therapeutic interactions to promote living and social skills, encouraging progression toward a less restrictive environment. As an integral member of the recovery team, the PNA II records verbal and supportive documentation related to individual patient behavior and progress toward individualized goals. The role participates in shift reports and recovery team meetings, performs delegated nursing duties commensurate with competency, and may provide guidance to the PNA Is.

Work requires moderate complexity with well‑defined decision‑making guidelines. The PNA II has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. Duties, location, and shift patterns may change to meet hospital needs and may expose the employee to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The employee has access to a limited set of records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, rotating, extended, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Takes an active role in the implementation of individualized recovery plans, offering consistent, ongoing support to help patients reach their goals using therapeutic, person‑centered communication skills.
• Assists with activities of daily living, hygiene, and eating to promote…