Psychiatric Nursing Assistant ll

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

Location:

EL PASO, TX

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. 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II / FT

Job Title: Psychiatric Nursing Asst II

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission

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

Facility

Location:

El Paso Psychiatric Center

Job Location City: EL PASO

Job Location Address: 4615 ALAMEDA AVE

Other Locations: 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 committed to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS comprises nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state-supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals focus on 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 (journey-level) rehabilitative patient care services under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing patient care services, emergency, health, and personal care; interacting therapeutically with patients; observing, reporting, and documenting patient conditions and behaviors in an electronic record;
• Maintaining direct and ongoing therapeutic interactions to promote living and social skills, supporting progress toward a less restrictive environment;
• Participating in shift reports and recovery team meetings; performing delegated nursing duties commensurate with competency;
• Guidance and preceptorship as needed; working under general supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment;
• Participating in unit-based and hospital-wide committees focused on quality improvement and patient safety;
• Handling duties that may include disaster response, COOP activation, and alternate shift patterns; participating in activities that support agency obligations;
• Teaching and supporting recovery plans, group facilitation, and patient participation in programs;
• Responding to crisis using least restrictive interventions (TIPS) under RN supervision; CPR/AED skills as required;
• Assisting RN with medication monitoring, vital signs, and other tasks within competency;
• Maintaining documentation clarity and timeliness; communicating effectively with team members.

These duties may be subject to change as determined by hospital administration.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

(KSAs)

• Knowledge of patient care techniques and recovery programs.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to interact with team members effectively.
• Skills in taking vital signs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to provide patient care, administer first aid/CPR, and conduct TIPS.
• Ability to work with others and accept supervision.
• Ability to train and provide guidance to others.

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