Psychiatric Nursing Asst III

Overview

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Location:

Wichita Falls, TX

Posting Date:
Jan 2, 2026

Posting Number: 11756 | Closing Date: 03/04/2026 | Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm | Department:
Develop Mntl Education | Facility

Location:

Wichita Falls State Hospital | Job Location City:
Wichita Falls | Job Location Address: 6515 KEMP BLVD | Other Locations:
Wichita Falls

Salary: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50 per month | Pay Frequency:
Monthly | Shift: Regular Night | Additional Shift: Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third) | Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework | Travel:
Up to 5%

FLSA:
Nonexempt | Full Time/Part Time:
Full time | MOS Codes: 4C0X1,68X,HM

Major responsibilities and requirements are described in the sections below.

The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III (PNA III) performs complex (journey-level) rehabilitative patient care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide patient care services, emergency and personal care, and engage patients therapeutically.
• Observe, report, and document patient conditions and behaviors in an electronic record.
• Maintain direct and ongoing therapeutic interactions to promote independent living and social skills.
• Contribute to the recovery team with verbal and written communication, participate in shift reports and recovery team meetings.
• Perform delegated nursing duties commensurate with competency; may supervise PNA I/II tasks.
• Assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support medication administration under RN supervision.
• Promote safety and environmental awareness; encourage patient participation in programs; co-facilitate groups as assigned.
• Respond to crisis or psychiatric emergency situations using least restrictive interventions (TIPS) under RN supervision; CPR/AED procedures as appropriate.
• Provide timely clinical information to RN to support patient care; mentor less experienced staff when needed.
• Participate in disaster response/COOP activities and may work alternate shifts or locations as required.

Other duties as assigned, including participation in agency obligations for disaster response and COOP.

• Knowledge of patient care techniques and treatment, therapy, and recovery programs.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and documentation procedures.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to collaborate with team members.
• Skill in taking vital signs and basic clinical tasks.
• Ability to read, write and understand English; ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to provide patient care, administer first aid/CPR, and support TIPS.
• Ability to work with others and accept supervision; ability to train and guide others.

If transporting patients, must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain it within 90 days of hire. Out-of-state driving records may be required. CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR within 60 days of employment.

Initial Screening Criteria:
At least two (2) years of work experience; one year of psychiatric patient experience or direct care required. Additional Information:
Two years of patient experience or direct care preferred.

Pre-employment requirements include fingerprint background check, drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE). Males 18-25 must be registered with Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18;
Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21. Flexibility in work hours; overtime may be required. Immunization policy adherence is required; vaccination may be required or protective measures applied if not immunized.

ADA Accommodations available during hiring; contact HHSC for assistance. All applicants must pass E-Verify and bring I-9 documentation on first day.

Wichita Falls

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