Registered Nurse Palliative Care
Company: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description Saint Luke's
Hospital Kansas City, MO Position Summary Saint 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 Responsibilities The 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. PandoLogic. Keywords: Registered Nurse (RN),
Location: Kansas City, MO - 64106 , PL: 601983589
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