Team Lead, Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV

Texas A&M International; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Big Spring, TX, seeks a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead to oversee PNAs, coordinate daily living activities, and support individualized recovery plans in an inpatient setting at Big Spring State Hospital.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient safety, and collaboration with the nursing team, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Requires experience and CPR certification flexibility within a hospital environment.

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.
• At least three (3) years Supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assignments and duties for PNAs to support activities of daily living.
• Provide ongoing verbal and written communication about patient progress.
• Lead the recovery or admissions team and mentor PNAs.
• Monitor patient conditions and document in the electronic record.
• Assist with medication administration under RN supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Training others

Tools

CAPPS

CARE

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Big Spring, TX, seeks a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV Team Lead to oversee PNAs, coordinate daily living activities, and support individualized recovery plans in an inpatient setting at Big Spring State Hospital.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient safety, and collaboration with the nursing team, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Requires experience and CPR certification flexibility within a hospital environment.