Rusk State Hospital has openings for Psychiatric Nursing Asst. I

Job Title: Psychiatric Nursing Asst. I

Job Location: 1601 N. Dickinson Dr., Rusk, Texas 75766

Contact: AccessHR Service Center

Salary Range: $1,661.00 - $2,138.83

Posting Number: 68449

Shift: Varied

Travel: 5%

Closing Date: 3/20/08

Job Description:  The Psychiatric Nursing Asst. I (PNA I) provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in order to provide quality psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting.  Work involves providing emergency, health, personal care services to patients; observing, reporting and documenting, in an electronic record, patient conditions and behaviors; interacting with patients therapeutically; and participating in individualized and unit based programming.  The PNA I has a primary responsibility to maintain direct and on-going therapeutic interactions with patients to promote living and social skills, thus encouraging progress towards a lesser restrictive environment.  As an integral member of the treatment team, provides verbal and supportive documentation concerning individual patient behaviors, progress or lack thereof, towards individualized goals of the treatment plan.  Is an active participant in the shift reports and treatment team meetings.  Performs any combination of nursing duties commensurate with competency.  Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for he use of initiative and independent judgment.  Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the unit.  Completion of work requires use of simple and/or routine duties, while decision making is based on simple and well-defined guidelines.  The PNA I has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property.  Must understand that duties, location of work, and shift patters are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the hospital.  Must understand duties may include exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.  HIPPA Access: Health Care: PHI 1-B.  This employee has full access to a limited set of records in accordance with HIPPA regulations.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

1. Ability to read, write and understand English so as to effectively communicate and carry out verbal and written instructions.  2. Must be physically and mentally able to perform PMAB, Heimlich maneuver and CPR.  3. Ability to work with others and accept supervision.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

May require a valid driver's license.

Initial Selection Criteria:

High school diploma/GED, MHMR experience.  Experience working with people.  History of job stability.  Basic computer skills. Bilingual.

To Apply:

Apply online & find out more about his position at http://accesshr.hhsc.state.tx.us.  Then click on HHS Job Opportunities found under Prospective Employees section.  Go to the New Member section and select My Profile from the menu bar.  Complete all required fields.  Complete the Future Access section of the Profile page.  Then search for a job. 

For more information, contact Glenda Bruce, Job Requisition Coordinator at (903) 683-7237