Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Neurosurgery clinic at our Plaza location in Kansas City, MO. This full-time day shift runs Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, with no night or weekend obligations. MO/KS RN licensure and BLS are required, and neuroscience clinic experience is preferred.

Duties include nursing care, triage, patient education, and care coordination. The role supports team-based care in a busy clinic, may cover Medical Assistant or LPN duties as needed, and emphasizes

Qualifications

• MO or KS RN license required (active).
• BLS certification required.
• Clinic or inpatient neuroscience experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for neurosurgery clinic patients.
• Coordinate patient care, triage by phone, and manage patient flow.
• Schedule urgent appointments and assist with medications and IV access.
• Delegate tasks to clinical staff within scope of practice.
• Serve as subject matter expert for patient education and documentation.
• Enter admission orders as directed by providers.
• Support team and cover MA/LPN duties as needed.

Skills

RN License

BLS

Patient care

Telephone triage

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Saint Luke's Hospital | 4401 Wornall Rd | Kansas City | MO

Full time

JobReq0060917

Job Description

We are hiring a Registered Nurse for our Neurosurgery clinic at our Saint Luke's Plaza location!

• Full Time Days

• Monday - Friday; 8am-4pm

• No nights or weekends.

• RN MO and KS required

• BLS required

• Previous clinic or inpatient experience in Neuroscience preferred

In clinic setting:

• Provide professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.

• Provide telephone triage, patient flow, and coordination of patient care.

• Schedule emergent need patient appointments, identify learning needs for patients and families, provide advice and recommendations, insert intravenous access with medication administration and duties as assigned based on clinic need.

• Delegate tasks to clinical staff in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice.

• Serve as subject matter expert for patient education, assessment, interpretation, and documentation of patient care and testing.

• Enter admission orders as directed by provider.

• Manage expired samples.

• Able to work in a team atmosphere as well as autonomously.

• Provide excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times.

• May cover Medical Assistant, LPN, or other office duties as needed.

Why Saint Luke’s?

• We believe in work/life balance.

• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various

Associate Degree - Nursing

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers:

http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes