Certified Nursing Assistant- Full-Time Days

Townsen Memorial Health System, LLC; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Plans

2 Dental Plans

2 Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Townsen Memorial Hospital in Humble, TX seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the team and support post-operative patient care. The CNA admits patients, prepares them for procedures, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, education for patients and families, and adherence to policies. Cross-training and flexible scheduling help meet staffing and patient needs in a dynamic clinical

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• Experience in post-surgical care preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Admit patient to unit and prepare for scheduled procedures.
• Provide nursing care to post-operative patients.
• Document care accurately in medical records.
• Follow doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Post-operative nursing care

Documentation accuracy

Patient and family education

Teamwork and adaptability

Education

CNA certification

Post-surgical care experience

Current BLS certification

Job description

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team!

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the post-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 doctor’s 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 patient’s 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
• 2 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Please visit our website for more information:

https://www.townsenmemorial.com

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.