Senior Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Team Lead

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance for employees

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead for Austin State Hospital. This role leads PNAs, coordinates daily patient care, and supports the recovery plan implementation in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

You will supervise staff, participate in shift reports, and assist in crisis management while ensuring documentation and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Four years of work experience required.
• At least three (3) years Direct Care Experience Required.
• At least three (3) years Psychiatric patient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The PNA IV Team Lead provides advanced rehabilitative patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Coordinates assignments and duties for PNAs and supports recovery plans.
• Precepts and trains new PNAs and communicates patient progress to the RN.

Skills

Nursing care

Lead worker

CAPPS CARE

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead for Austin State Hospital. This role leads PNAs, coordinates daily patient care, and supports the recovery plan implementation in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

You will supervise staff, participate in shift reports, and assist in crisis management while ensuring documentation and safety standards are met.