Job Description​

Saint Luke’s East Hospital has opened a brand new Medical Observation Unit to help improve hospital throughput and capacity while enhancing the patient experience. This new unit will be supported by a virtual team of Medical Surgical Nurses. Our patients now have an extra team member watching over them via this virtual team. This is an advanced way Saint Luke’s is using telehealth to improve patient care and patient outcomes.

The Virtual Nurse Program is a new collaborative team model that will allow experienced Med/Surg Nurses to work virtually with a care team at the bedside. This brand new unit is supported by leading technology and offers you the opportunity to work in an innovative virtual environment. Saint Luke’s is leading the way in patient care through this innovative approach and using advanced technology to provide our patients a cohesive cutting edge team of Med/Surg experts at their side during their hospital stay.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a brand new unit and help it grow as a leader in innovation and cutting edge patient care best practices.

This position will provide you with the opportunity to:
•    Have electronic oversight of the patients on the unit
•    Assist the primary nurse in chart review, patient education, and coordination of care
•    Help with many delegated communications with care team and families

As a member of this collaborative care team you will be responsible for patient advocacy, prevention, telecommunication, proactive continuous monitoring, evidenced-based care, clinical decision support and humane compassionate and ethical care.

  
We are looking for experienced Medical Surgical Nurses to join this team and help Saint Luke’s in leading the way in patient care!

To be successful, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, and positive. We are looking for energetic, team focused nursing professionals who are motivated by an environment where they can continuously learn and grown, support others in their growth and work with cutting edge technology. We are looking for nurses who can work autonomously while supporting their teammates through collaboration and anticipate the needs of patients and others on the team. We are looking for experienced nurses who are motivated by overcoming challenges daily to join this team and help Saint Luke’s in leading the way in innovative care!

This is not a remote/work from home position. The Virtual Nurse positions will be located at the Technology Campus in Lees Summit.

Benefits: 
•    Health, Vision and Dental 
•    Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans 
•    Flex Savings Accounts 
•    Health Savings Accounts 
•    Various other Voluntary Benefits Available 
•    Retirement Options 
•    Career Growth Potential 
•    Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and providing the highest level of care to patients and communities we serve.  Our system’s outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation, exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-the-art facilities and technology are just some of the reasons why Saint Luke’s is one of the best places to work.   

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

Registered Nurse (MO) Multi-State - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS), Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Associate Degree (Required)

Job Details

Part time

Swing (United States of America)

"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.

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