Full-Time/Benefits Eligible
Salary
Salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Hiring Department
Behavioral Health- 4 East
Location
This position is located at the UT Tyler Health Science Center campus.
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The PNA-I in Behavioral Health works in partnership with licensed nurses to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing. The PNA-I demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and conduct delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse. He/she works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team, records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations, and patient concerns to the licensed nurse. The PNA-I is responsible to the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse for the safe, effective, performance of direct non-nursing patient care duties.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Acknowledges that this work involves providing personal health services (assist with eating, drinking, bathing, mobility, and other care) and every 15-minute monitoring and documenting behaviors.
- Assists other nursing staff to provide therapeutic environment to promote living and social skills of all persons with mental illness that enhance their quality of life.
- Develops the ability to document progress notes and complete other medical record forms under the direction of a PNA Preceptor or Charge Nurse.
- Develops the skill of handing off pertinent patient information to a PNA relieving them of their assignment.
- Will assist experienced PNAs in the inventory process for patient belongings as directed by the Charge Nurse.
- Develops the skill to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment by following appropriate safety, infection control and patient care policies. Participates in tasks related to environment and equipment use, (including use, cleaning, and storage) according to unit and hospital policy. Appropriately utilizes and charges for supplies used in patient care. Assists with cost effective care by ensuring appropriate use of supplies with minimal waste.
- Demonstrates the ability to obtain vital signs, develops recognition of abnormal findings, reports findings to the licensed nurse, and records them as directed.
- Recognize observable physical signs of distress and report them to a licensed nurse.
- Works assigned 12-hour shift rotation with holidays and weekends assigned.
- Accept that the duties, location of work and shift/pattern are subject to change.
- Completions Annual Mandatory Training, SAMA training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
- Responds to Behavioral Health Emergencies, as assigned.
- Demonstrates protective and assisting SAMA skills and takes advantage of the Debriefing Process to improve skills.
- Using the appropriate Chain of Command, the PNA-I begins to identify and report unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
- Other duties, as assigned with appropriate training.
Required Education/Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum two years of care for psychiatric patients.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current SAMA certification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
- Required to maintain competency in the patient’s safety functions related to their position and unit.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Experience in direct patient care in long-term care and/or hospital settings.
- SAMA training at hire preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- EMR experience preferred.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Competent to use patient care related machines and equipment.
- Active listening skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
- Demonstrate good teamwork.
- Basic computer skills required.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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