Job Description​

Saint Luke’s East is Stroke and STEMI Certified and is recognized by the American Heart Association for its Stroke and STEMI Outcomes. As a Critical Response Nurse, you will be part of this nationally recognized team and will support the ICU, ED, and other areas of the hospital. You will respond to critical situations in all areas of the hospital including; code blue, stroke, STEMI, rapid response, crisis intervention, vascular access, ultrasound IVs, critical care patient transport, and more. You will assist with nurse education and ensure our nursing teams are continuously improving.

Responsibilities​

• Provide Critical Care support across the entire Saint Luke’s East Hospital. This may include, but not limited to; Code Blues, Strokes, STEMI, Rapid Responses, Crisis Interventions, Vascular Access, Ultrasound IVs, Critical Care Patient Transports, Proning, Balloon Pump Management, and Post Code Hyperthermia Protocols, moderate sedation procedure management.
• Perform rounding and education on all units within the hospital.
• 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 and performs resource planning.
• Serves as a clinical resource for new and current employees.
• Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

This opportunity will allow you to work with strong leaders who are dedicated to supporting you in your career development. This position provides various career path options and has the leadership support you need to achieve your career goals.

This position with provide you:

• The opportunity to share your skills and knowledge and help others succeed
• Allow you to become a resource for the entire hospital verses a single unit
• Allow you to see, understand, and experience the big picture of a growing hospital
• Overcome new challenges every day and will provide variety in your work
• Be part of a strong tight knit team that is connected, committed, and engaged

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.

Benefits:

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

We are looking for experienced critical care nurses who are flexible, adaptable, calm under pressure and has a passion for mentoring others. We are seeking natural leaders who are self-driven who can work autonomously and with various teams when needed. We are needing someone who understands the big picture, possesses strong critical thinking skills, and is solution focused. We are seeking knowledge sharing nurses who are excited about mentoring other nurses and helping them become the best nurse they can be.

Founded in 2006, Saint Luke’s East Hospital is a 201-bed facility conveniently located on corner of Interstate 470 and Douglas Street in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Since the hospital’s opening, Saint Luke’s East has grown every year to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the community it serves. And with onsite primary care physician offices, we make getting exceptional health care as easy and convenient as possible for patients.

Saint Luke’s East Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in knee replacement.

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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.

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