Job Description​

Saint Luke's Hospital

Kansas City, MO

Position SummarySaint Luke’s Health System is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Palliative Care Nurse to join our team at Saint Luke’s Hospital. This full-time position offers a critical opportunity to support patients and their families during vulnerable times, focusing on expert symptom management and facilitating essential goals-of-care discussions.The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary palliative care team, providing specialized support to medical professionals managing hospitalized inpatients who require comprehensive comfort care measures.Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. No weekends or holidays required.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Palliative Care Nurse will apply their expertise in a meaningful way, with core responsibilities including:

• Managing incoming referrals and palliative care consult requests.
• Collaborating effectively with diverse interdisciplinary teams, including hospital staff, providers, post-acute care teams, and the inpatient Palliative Care team.
• Triaging patient needs to ensure timely and appropriate care delivery.
• Facilitating comprehensive goals-of-care conversations and connecting patients/families with necessary resources.
• Providing expert education to staff, physicians, patients, and families regarding palliative and end-of-life care protocols.
• Coordinating smooth transitions to subsequent levels of care, working closely with St. Luke’s Hospice and Hospice House staff.
• Collecting, reporting, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for Palliative Care services.
• Serving as the recognized subject matter expert for palliative and end-of-life care within the inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Registered Nurse (RN) licenses in both Missouri and Kansas.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

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

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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.