Job Description​

Job Description

In this position you will provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients with various conditions and acuity levels undergoing various procedures including; but not limited to orthopedics, total joints, sports medicine, GYN, urology, plastics, general surgery, ophthalmology, and some spine. This operating room team does utilize robotics for some of their procedures.
We are looking for experienced nurses who are driven by innovation and continuous improvement. We are seeking critical thinking and compassionate nurses who are passionate about ensuring a positive patient experience for our patients and their loved ones. We are needing out of the box thinkers who are solution focused and seeking a challenging environment.
This is a tight knit collaborative team that supports each other and are willing to go above and beyond for their peers, our patients and their families. They are a customer focused team where patient experience is a top priority. 

Responsibilities:
•    Provides pre-operative and post-operative care for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
•    Accountable for utilizing the nursing process. 
•    Performs patient care, delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff. 
•    Coordinates 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. 
•    Demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines and procedures.
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. 

Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park delivers high-quality health care to Johnson County, Kansas, and the surrounding communities. Saint Luke’s South has been certified by The Joint Commission in orthopedic joint replacement for hip and knee, and its maternity program earned the Kansas High 5 for Mom & Baby for care that supports breastfeeding best practices to support for mom and baby.

Saint Luke’s South was the only hospital in Johnson County awarded five stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services based on quality measures including safety, effectiveness, and patient experience.

The 125-bed acute care hospital offers including 24-hour emergency services, a spacious Birth & Women's Center with Level IIIa neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the Jacobson & McElliott Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, the Goppert Breast Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, and physician offices within the facility.

Saint Luke’s South also provides comprehensive medical treatment through six Saint Luke’s Community Hospitals offering inpatient and emergency care in your neighborhood. 

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Associate Degree

Job Details

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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.