Senior PNA IV: Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Health & Human Services Comm; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Waco is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV to provide advanced psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting at the Waco Center for Youth. This role supports recovery plans, coordinates PNAs, and requires supervision by a registered nurse, with duties across daily living support, documentation, and teamwork.

The position offers competitive salary, potential additional shifts, and a benefits package with health insurance for full-time

Qualifications

• CAPPS CARE experience and Microsoft Word/Excel proficiency expected.
• Extensive knowledge of psychiatric patient care and recovery programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PNAs’ assignments to assist daily living and self-care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Document patient conditions in electronic records and report changes.
• Provide emergency, health and personal care under RN supervision.
• Precept and train new staff on unit procedures and policies.
• Participate in shift reports and recovery/admissions team meetings.

Skills

CAPPS

CARE

Microsoft Word

Excel

Patient aggression reduction

Patient care techniques

Interpersonal leadership

Computers

Records management

Lead worker

English proficiency

CPR

Teamwork

Train others

Tools

N/A

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Waco is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV to provide advanced psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting at the Waco Center for Youth. This role supports recovery plans, coordinates PNAs, and requires supervision by a registered nurse, with duties across daily living support, documentation, and teamwork.

The position offers competitive salary, potential additional shifts, and a benefits package with health insurance for full-time