Responsible for admitting patients to the clinical area and providing pre-operative nursing care. Duties include implementing doctor's orders, documenting patient care accurately, and providing emotional support to patients and families.
Townsen Memorial Surgery Center-Kingwood 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 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)
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.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited school with a CNA certification and current BLS certification. Previous experience in post-surgical care is preferred.
professional certificate
Patient Education
BLS
Medical Documentation
Patient Support
Vital Sign Monitoring
Patient Admitting
Standard Precautions
Nursing Care Plans
Post-Surgical Care
Collaborative Nursing
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Houston, Texas
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Texas CNA roles stay consistently in demand
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Texas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and home health settings. Competition can be strong because employers often look for an active Texas CNA license, prior hands-on experience, and dependable bedside skills. Before applying, confirm your license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, which condense the original job description to save research time.
