Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Plans

2 Dental Plans

1 Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with a 2-year vesting

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Townsen Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join the River Oaks location. The CNA will be responsible for admitting patients to the clinical area, providing nursing care, and developing nursing care plans. Candidates must have a CNA certification and a minimum of one year of clinical experience.

The position also offers benefits including multiple medical and dental plans, short and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k). Join us in providing compassionate, evidence-based patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification from an accredited school.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and prepare them for procedures.
• Implement doctor's orders and document patient care.
• Educate patients and provide emotional support.

Skills

Nursing within scope of practice

Vital sign monitoring

Nursing diagnosis understanding

Nursing care for post-surgical patients

Effective communication

Ability to adapt to changes

Education

Graduate of an accredited school and certification (CNA)

One year of clinical experience

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Townsen Memorial Hospital Surgery - Houston, Texas, United States

About this position

Townsen Memorial Surgery Center is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team's River Oaks location!

Summary

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 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)
• One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 1 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistant Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

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.

Please visit our website for more information: https://townsenmemorial.com/

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.