Truman Medical Centers is a 600-bed, non-for-profit health system.  Comprised of two campuses, Truman Medical Centers is the largest and most comprehensive safety net healthcare provider in the Jackson County / Kansas City metro area.  Truman Medical Centers also serves as the primary teaching institution for the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

Truman Medical Centers 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 entrepreneurship, employing cutting edge and award-winning technology, and delivering state-of-the-art evidence-based health care, with outstanding service excellence. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Centers serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. Specializing in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, with a fully-integrated Cath Lab, Truman Medical Centers is delivering the highest quality medical care for our patients with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.

Truman Medical Centers 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.  Truman Medical Centers 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.

Highest quality, innovation, teamwork, and attention to detail serve as pillars for the foundation of our focus – OUR patients.  At Truman Medical Centers, we Bring It.  We handle the tough cases.  Join us in our vision of leading the way to a healthy community.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse provides patient care as a member of the health care team on the Mental Health Unit. Demonstrates the ability to utilize those skills necessary to perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care while maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire; certification must be kept current for continued employment
• Clearance through the Family Care Registry
• Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment
• Department orientation with classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel regulations or background that meets these regulations as follows:

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training or the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; and:

• Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has  completed a fundamentals of nursing course; or

• Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or

• Is certified as a nursing assistant per state regulation; or

• Is certified or has had formal training that meets the UAP curriculum; or

• Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or

• Has proof of completion of UAP training program in Missouri within the last three (3) years which meets the requirements of this policy; or

• Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country

• UAP’s from staffing agencies shall comply with the training requirements

If the above criteria are not met, the incumbent is prohibited from providing direct patient care to any acute care patients undergoing a procedure in the outpatient setting.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Preference for applicants with previous documented experience in patient care, including assistance with ambulation, feeding, and other activities of daily living
• Previous mental health experience
• BCLS certification

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire; certification must be kept current for continued employment
• Clearance through the Family Care Registry
• Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment
• Department orientation with classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel regulations or background that meets these regulations as follows:

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training or the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; and:

• Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has  completed a fundamentals of nursing course; or

• Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or

• Is certified as a nursing assistant per state regulation; or

• Is certified or has had formal training that meets the UAP curriculum; or

• Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or

• Has proof of completion of UAP training program in Missouri within the last three (3) years which meets the requirements of this policy; or

• Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country

• UAP’s from staffing agencies shall comply with the training requirements

If the above criteria are not met, the incumbent is prohibited from providing direct patient care to any acute care patients undergoing a procedure in the outpatient setting.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Preference for applicants with previous documented experience in patient care, including assistance with ambulation, feeding, and other activities of daily living
• Previous mental health experience
• BCLS certification