Medical Surgical

Full-Time (Night) Certified Nursing Assistant

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Full-Time (Night) Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team in our Houston TX (77072) location. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the pre-operative patient as well as developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Essential Functions :

Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order

Assists with admitting the patient to the unit and prepares him / her for the scheduled procedure

Completes patient care responsibilities in a timely manner with accurate documentation

Implements doctors orders in a timely and accurate manner

Educates patients and family

Provides patient and family members emotional support as necessary

Documents patient care delivered accurately in the medical record

Maintains established Center / Departmental policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business

Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients families visitors and center employees

Documents concisely precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy

Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Center business

Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills And Abilities :

Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions

Knowledge of vital sign monitor operation

Basic knowledge and understanding of nursing diagnosis

Knowledge of Principles of Standard Precautions

Knowledge of Nursing care for the post-surgical patient

Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing

Ability to adapt to unexpected changes effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care

Ability to respond quickly physically and mentally when priorities and / or the patients condition changes

Ability to use a structured format for regular communication with patients and family

Ability to use downtime effectively help and respond positively to request for assistance from team members

Compliance with facility policies and procedures

Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs

Education And Experience :

Graduate of an accredited school and certification (CNA)

Previous post-surgical care experience

Current BLS

Benefits : 3 Medical Plans

2 Dental Plans

1 Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D

401(k) with a 2-year vesting

PTO + Holidays