PNA III: Direct Care & Recovery Support

Health & Human Services Comm; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Texas seeks a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III for Direct Care at the Waco Center for Youth. The role supports nurses and clinicians in delivering recovery‑oriented care to youths with emotional or behavioral challenges.

Essential duties include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and participating in crisis intervention under RN supervision. Applicants must meet background checks and immunization requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years’ work experience required.
• One year psychiatric patient or direct care experience required.
• Two years’ psychiatric patient or direct care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be scheduled shifts, including rotating or overtime.
• Assists with activities of daily living to promote independence and self-care.
• Monitors patients and supports medication administration under RN supervision.
• Promotes safety and participates in crisis response using TIPS.
• Co-facilitates groups and supports recovery teams.
• Maintains documentation and communicates patient information clearly.

Skills

Patient care techniques

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal leadership

Vital signs

English communication

CPR / TIPS

Teamwork

Train and guide others

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Texas seeks a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III for Direct Care at the Waco Center for Youth. The role supports nurses and clinicians in delivering recovery‑oriented care to youths with emotional or behavioral challenges.

Essential duties include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and participating in crisis intervention under RN supervision. Applicants must meet background checks and immunization requirements.