Certified Nursing Assistant-Full Time Nights

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

401(k) with vesting

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Townsen Memorial Hospital in Humble, TX seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for full-time night shift to support post-surgical patients. The role includes admitting patients, delivering nursing care, and creating individualized care plans. Cross-training and teamwork are emphasized to meet staffing needs and ensure high-quality patient care.

You will document care, follow doctor’s orders, educate patients and families, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with CNA certification.
• Experience in post-surgical care preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Admit patient to unit and prepare for procedures with accuracy.
• Provide nursing care and develop patient-specific care plans.
• Document care concisely in medical records.
• Follow physician orders promptly and correctly.
• Educate patients and families; provide emotional support.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with center policies.
• Contribute to quality improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Vital signs

Post-surgical care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Adaptability

Policy compliance

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Position:Certified Nursing Assistant-Full Time Nights

Location: Hospital - Humble, TX

Job Id:TMH- 06

# of Openings:1

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

Summary: 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 an 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 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 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.