Job Description​

As an Oncology Nurse on our Neuro Oncology Unit, you will provide medical surgical intermediate level of care to patients with complex conditions and treatment plans. Some of these may include; Neuro Oncology, General Oncology, Chemo Therapy, GYN Oncology procedures, and assist with preparing patients for procedures and caring for them after procedures. Performing thorough assessments and building relationships with the patients is an important piece of this role.

This is a positive tight knit team that believes in knowledge sharing, collaborating and going above and beyond for each other. This team is dedicated to our mission to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. They value teamwork, quality, Customer Focus, Learning and Innovation, and Stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Perform patient care, delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines and procedures.

We are looking for a nurse who is able to see the big picture and be proactive in their care. To be successful, you will need to have a desire to learn, drive for continuous improvement, and possess strong communication skills. We are needing a nurse with thorough assessment skills and a desire to help their team be the best they can be.

Saint Luke’s has a strong nurse governance and we encourage all of our nurses to participate and help us make Saint Luke’s The Best Place To Get Care, The Best Place To Give Care. Our leaders support and encourage their nurses to take their careers to the next level and participate in various projects and initiatives that directly impact patient care and the organization.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Flex and Health Savings Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Retirement Options
• Clinical Advancement Program – Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region—offering many specialized programs and services. Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties.

Saint Luke’s Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the elite hospitals in the nation. It is nationally ranked in two specialties for 2019-20 and honored as high performing in two additional specialties.

Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program.

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The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke’s Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.