Residency Clinical Nurse RN (Spring Cohort 2021) Health Science District And Lakewood Locations **New Grad RN S**

If you want to work where the action is, Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” TMC/UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. TMC/UH is comprised of three campuses:

TMC/UH Heath Sciences District is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Centers serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health building , TMC’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center. We will soon open University Health 2, which will house all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

TMC/UH Lakewood is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. TMC/UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

TMC/UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Healing Canvas Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

The Residency Clinical Nurse is defined as a graduate nurse who has less than one year of experience from date of graduation to date of hire and has worked less than 6-months in an acute care setting since graduation from an accredited nursing school. The Graduate Nurse will actively participate in the Nurse Residency Program (NRP) as assigned. This RN Graduate Nurse provides care in the following patient care settings: acute care, operating room, behavioral health, women’s services, critical care, emergency care, ambulatory care and provides care to patients with acute, chronic, and/or terminal illnesses. Performs initial and ongoing assessments based on the patient’s diagnosis, reason for entry into the system, and care needs. Utilizes the nursing process to plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate the delivery of nursing care. Other duties include interdisciplinary team involvement, committees, program evaluations, evidence-based practice projects, education, and the supervision of students. Performs duties within the scope of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, utilizing the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and established organizational and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse prior to entry into the NRP. New graduates must successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) within 90 days of graduation from an accredited nursing program. Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse, with less than one (1) year of experience from date of graduation to hire date and has not worked in an acute care setting. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) upon hire. Hired into the NRP for 1-year residency program and agrees to 1-year work commitment upon successful completion of the NRP. Fulfill all the professional obligations during the 1-year program and unit specific professional development requirements.