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.

A registered nurse who maintains a specialized body of knowledge used in providing individualized patient care and education in the Pain department.  The nurse provides leadership for activities that plan, measure, assess and improve the quality of patient care.  The nurse identifies opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in delivery of patient services.  He/she conducts assessments of department activities and uses critical thinking skills to adjust staffing as needed.  Monitors the patient rooming activities and ensures an environment of safety according to Nursing standards and TMC policy – is a department resource person to other healthcare providers and acts a part of a collaborative team caring for the patient

Required Skills

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
2. Licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri.
3. Current BCLS certification.
4. Current ACLS certification
5. Two years’ experience in ambulatory clinic or service line.

Required Experience

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
2. Licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri.
3. Current BCLS certification.
4. Current ACLS certification
5. Two years’ experience in ambulatory clinic or service line.