Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA)

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC seeks a qualified Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) for a 6-month contract at a psychiatric/behavioral health facility in Kaufman County, Texas. Duties include patient care under a Nursing Shift Leader and support for hospitalized psychiatric patients.

Requirements include proven PNA experience, necessary certifications, and adherence to facility rules, with compliance to immunization and drug testing as applicable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a psychiatric mental health technician/aide.
• Required certifications must be provided and maintained on file.
• Compliance with facility policies, regulations, and immunization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to hospitalized psychiatric patients under supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and record vital signs as assigned.
• Monitor patients for safety and respond to emergencies.
• Follow facility Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with Joint Commission and CMS standards and directives.

Skills

PNA experience

Job description

Terrell, United States | Posted on 08/26/2026

• Job Type Contract
• Date Opened 08/26/2026
• State/Province Texas
• City Terrell
• Country United States

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking qualified Psychiatric Nursing Assistants (PNAs) to provide patient care services at a facility in Kaufman County, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide various patient care duties under the supervision of the Nursing Shift Leader and support the care and safety of hospitalized psychiatric patients.

Job Quick Facts

• Facility Type: Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Facility
• Contract Duration: 6 months, with option to extend

2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.

11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

• Start Date: Upon completion of all required compliance and clearance requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience as a psychiatric mental health technician/aide.
• Willing to work with psychiatric patients who may have dual diagnoses.
• Required certifications must be provided and maintained on file as applicable.
• comply with all facility & agency rules, regulations, policies, & directives.
• Must comply with Agency and facility attendance and leave policies.
• Must comply with applicable immunization requirements.
• Must successfully complete the required drug test.
• Must complete required fingerprinting.
• Must complete all required facility and agency training.
• Overtime requires prior facility approval and agency notification before the shift begins.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to hospitalized psychiatric patients under the Nursing Shift Leader.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and record vital signs as assigned.
• Monitor patients for safety and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Follow established facility Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with applicable Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Comply with applicable facility and agency policies, standards, rules, and directives.