Inpatient Psychiatric Nursing Assistant — Make a Difference

Five Star Nursing; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Licensure reimbursement

Training & development

Team environment

Referral incentives

Job summary

Five Star Nursing is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care at Terrell State Hospital, an inpatient mental health facility accommodating dual diagnoses. You will support activities of daily living, monitor patients, and document care to meet safety and therapeutic needs.

The role requires prior psychiatric MH technician experience, HHSC policy compliance, and current CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a psychiatric mental health technician or aide.
• Willingness to work in a mental health setting with patients who may have complex behavioral health and dual diagnoses.
• Commitment to following HHSC and facility rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to comply with immunization, drug testing, fingerprinting, and required training mandates.
• Current certification in CPR/BLS from the American Heart Association, with ongoing certification maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Assisting with activities of daily living to promote patient comfort and independence.
• Monitoring vital signs and observing patient behavior for safety and therapeutic responses.
• Responding promptly to emergencies and safety concerns.
• Maintaining accurate documentation through computer data entry.
• Adhering to facility policies and procedures to meet accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, and HHSC guidelines.

Skills

Psych MH technician

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Five Star Nursing is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care at Terrell State Hospital, an inpatient mental health facility accommodating dual diagnoses. You will support activities of daily living, monitor patients, and document care to meet safety and therapeutic needs.

The role requires prior psychiatric MH technician experience, HHSC policy compliance, and current CPR/BLS certification.