Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

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Functional

Title:

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I
Job Title: Psychiatric Nursing Asst I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Develop Mntl Education
Posting Number: 11764
Closing Date: 03/04/2026
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10
Salary Range: $2,769.08–$3,547.58
Shift: Regular Night
Facility

Location:

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

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 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.

• Attend work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or 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 the individualized recovery plans and offers consistent, ongoing support in assisting patients with reaching their goals.
• Assists with activities of daily living, hygiene, and eating to promote independence and self‑care.
• Communicates effectively with other team members to promote a positive workplace.
• Serves as a participant in the recovery team or admissions team and provides on‑going collaborative verbal and written communication concerning patients.
• Uses basic computer skills, documentation skills, and reporting procedures to communicate patient care information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Assists the licensed nurse in monitoring patients for medication administration or treatment. Includes taking and monitoring vital signs and performing other assigned tasks within competency level.
• Proactively promotes safety through continuous environmental awareness and positive engagement of patients to minimize unsafe situations and injuries.
• Promotes classes and programs offered and encourages patient participation. Co‑facilitates groups as assigned or requested.
• Responds 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.
• Performs CPR/Heimlich techniques and use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association.

• Knowledge of patient care techniques and of treatment, therapy, developmental, and patient centered recovery programs.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English to effectively communicate and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to provide patient care, administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and to conduct TIPS.
• Ability to work with others and accept…