Job Description​

This Progressive Care Unit provides care to patients recovering from Abdominal and Urological Surgeries, GI Procedures, and Complex Trauma Care. This unit is located at our four-time Designated Magnet Hospital and Level I Trauma Center located on the Kansas City Plaza.  As a nurse on this diverse and fast paced unit, you will perform wound and drain care and post procedural care to high acuity patients.

This is a high performing diverse, patient centered and collaborative team. They work together to make sure all of the patients on the floor get the care they need. They believe in knowledge sharing to help each other grow their skills and are open to change to drive continuous improvement efforts. They are hard-working and willing to go above and beyond for each other and their patients.

Responsibilities:

• Functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Coordinates the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Delegates tasks appropriately.
• Identifies hospital resources.
• Serves as a clinical resource for new employees.
• Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about patient care in a step down environment and eager to grow their career and help others grow theirs. To be successful, you will need to be a natural leader who enjoys knowledge sharing and helping their team achieve goals and positive patient outcomes. We are seeking a resilient experienced nurse who can empower productivity and teamwork amongst their peers while keeping the patient first.

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." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.