Residency Clinical Nurse RN - Truman and Lakewood Medical Center (Various Shifts)

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Residency Clinical Nurse RN - Truman and Lakewood Medical Center (Various Shifts)101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center, University Health Truman Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri

Department

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

Job Description

Kickstart Your Nursing Career with Our Nurse Residency Program!

Are you a newly graduated nurse ready to make an impact? Do you have less than one year of experience and no prior acute care experience since graduation? If so, our Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is the perfect place to launch your career!

Why Choose Our Nurse Residency Program?

✔ Hands-On Learning: Work in diverse patient care settings—acute care, operating room, behavioral health, women’s services, critical care, emergency care, and ambulatory care.

✔ Expert Support: Transition from student to RN with a structured 1-year residency program designed for your success.

✔ Skill Development: Engage in evidence-based practice projects, program evaluations, and professional committees.

✔ Career Growth: Build confidence while providing care to patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses.

✔ Team Collaboration: Work alongside an interdisciplinary team, contribute to patient-centered care, and even supervise nursing students.

What You’ll Do

▶ Assess & Plan: Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments based on diagnosis and care needs.

▶ Deliver High-Quality Care: Utilize the nursing process to plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate care.

▶ Follow Best Practices: Provide care in alignment with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, and regulatory standards.

▶ Stay Engaged: Participate in professional development activities and unit-specific growth opportunities.

Minimum Requirements – Do You Check These Boxes? ✅

✔ Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.

✔ Licensure: A current Missouri RN license before starting the NRP. New graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN within 90 days of graduation.

✔ Experience:Graduate Nurse or Registered Nurse with less than 1 year of experience (from graduation to hire date) and no prior work in an acute care setting.

✔ Certifications:Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers upon hire.

✔ Residency Commitment:Agree to complete the full 1-year NRP and commit to 1 year of work upon successful completion.

✔ Professional Development: Fulfill all program and unit-specific development requirements during the residency year.

Ready to Take the Leap?

If you're passionate about learning, growing, and making a real difference, this is your time to shine!

Apply today and start your nursing career with the best team by your side.

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