{"id":7710,"date":"2023-12-21T15:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=7710"},"modified":"2023-12-19T22:14:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T22:14:35","slug":"spotlight-st-lukes-health-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/spotlight-st-lukes-health-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Health System Spotlight: St. Luke&#8217;s Health System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pioneering innovative healthcare across Idaho, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/health-systems\/st-luke-s-health-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint (St.) Luke\u2019s Health System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a regional leader in medical services. With services ranging from hospital care to mental health and neurosciences, nurses and allied health professionals have plenty of employment opportunities. Explore what it&#8217;s like working for this healthcare organization and the many employee benefits it offers in this comprehensive health system spotlight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Overview of St. Luke\u2019s Health System<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/St.-Lukes-Boise-Medical-Center2-Resized-scaled-e1702099887434.jpg\" alt=\"St. Luke's Boise Medical Center\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/st-lukes-boise-medical-center-boise-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Boise Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the flagship hospital of St. Luke\u2019s Health System, was founded in 1902. Committed to serving the community&#8217;s healthcare needs, St. Luke\u2019s Health System has expanded over the past 100+ years to 16 hospitals and numerous ancillary facilities. It now employs over 15,000 people, including more than 1,800 healthcare providers. Some of the many career opportunities at various St. Luke\u2019s Health System facilities for nurses and allied health professionals across Idaho include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/boise-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Boise staff nursing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/boise-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">allied health professional roles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/ketchum-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Ketchum staff opportunities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/st-lukes-wood-river-medical-center-ketchum-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">St. Luke\u2019s Wood River Medical Center<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/meridian-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Meridian staff jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/st-lukes-meridian-medical-center-meridian-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">St. Luke\u2019s Meridian Medical Center<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs\/?refinementList%5BemploymentType%5D=Permanent&amp;menu%5BdisciplineName%5D=RN&amp;aroundLatLng=43.13295%2C-115.6912\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Mountain Home staff roles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/st-lukes-elmore-mountain-home-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">St. Luke\u2019s Elmore<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Board of Directors with a vested interest in the health and well-being of their communities governs St. Luke\u2019s Health System. This not-for-profit health system has several philanthropic board members bringing their unique perspectives to patient-centered care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of St. Luke\u2019s Health System, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/st-lukes-childrens-hospital-boise-id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Idaho\u2019s only children\u2019s hospital and cares for over 90,000 patients annually. The health system also supports medical research by providing local research studies and clinical trials in cardiology, neurology, cystic fibrosis, concussions and many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Mission, Vision and Values<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint Luke\u2019s Health System focuses on providing population and community health services for an evolving environment of care. This healthcare system further defines its vision as \u201cTo be the community\u2019s trusted partner in providing exceptional, patient-centered care.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Health System\u2019s mission is \u201cTo improve the health of people in the communities we serve.\u201d The organization is committed to prioritizing and tracking the progress of its impact on the communities it serves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By living its mission, St. Luke\u2019s Health System\u2019s strategic focus areas will evolve, addressing the organization&#8217;s needs while realizing its vision of providing patient-centered care. Some specific strategic focus areas include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture and Workforce Innovation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary Care Access<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As noted on its website, St. Luke\u2019s strategy plays a key role in its success. Team members also play a crucial role by embodying the core values outlined by the iCARE acronym, which includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compassion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accountability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Health System is committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The organization fosters a positive work environment and fuels innovation. It\u2019s an equal opportunity employer and promotes a culture of employee and patient safety. Additionally, St. Luke\u2019s announced its partnership with Wassmuth Center in 2021, supporting the construction of a new Center for Human Rights in downtown <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/boise-idaho-travel-nurse-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boise, Idaho<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Community Initiatives<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to its website, St. Luke\u2019s Health System\u2019s goal is to \u201ccreate healthier communities by building stronger partnerships, creating positive and measurable outcomes, and maximizing our contribution by inspiring others.\u201d St. Luke\u2019s Health System is dedicated to positively impacting its communities by partnering with local charities and organizations, like Life\u2019s Kitchen and Meals on Wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare organization gave over $947 million in community benefits in its 2022 fiscal year, including $27 million in charity care and $78 million in community services and programs. St. Luke&#8217;s Health System conducts regular community needs assessments to better understand the communities for which it provides healthcare services and their potential health needs. The St. Luke\u2019s Community Health Improvement Fund offers financial support through grants and scholarships for those looking to support community health research and initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Notable Awards and Honors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/St.-Lukes-Boise-Medical-Center4-Resized-scaled-e1702100047841.jpg\" alt=\"St. Luke's Children's Hospital, Boise, ID\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized for providing excellent and quality care, St. Luke\u2019s Health System has earned a multitude of awards, honors and accolades throughout the years. It was named one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the U.S. by Merative for its ninth consecutive year in 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Health System\u2019s Boise and Meridian hospitals earned their initial Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2001. This prestigious Magnet Recognition Program recognizes nurses for providing exemplary, collaborative care and advances in nursing practice standards. St. Luke\u2019s achieved its fifth consecutive Magnet recognition in 2020 from the ANCC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some additional awards, certifications and honors the healthcare system has earned include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named on PINC AI\u2019s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services in 2022 for St. Luke\u2019s Boise, Meridian and Nampa hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accreditation by the Joint Commission for St. Luke\u2019s Boise, Meridian, Magic Valley, Wood River and Elmore hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary Stroke Certification by the Joint Commission for St. Luke\u2019s Boise, Meridian and Magic Valley hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognition as a Pioneer in Quality awarded by the Joint Commission in 2018<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accreditation by the American College of Radiology for St. Luke\u2019s Medical Imaging Departments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood and Marrow Transplant Program accreditation for St. Luke\u2019s Cancer Institute by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital is a verified Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Care Facility by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, the American College of Surgeons recognizes multiple St. Luke\u2019s facilities as Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency Centers for Trauma, Stroke and\/or STEMI Care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Working at St. Luke\u2019s Health System<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke&#8217;s is a regional healthcare employer boasting many competitive and comprehensive benefits. It also provides numerous career advancement opportunities for nurses and other healthcare professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Benefits and Other Perks<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Health System values its employees, offering an array of outstanding benefits, including the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical, dental and vision insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible spending accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health savings account option with employer match of up to $1,000 depending on medical coverage option<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generous paid time off, with a one-year full-time accrual of 184 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option of 403(b) or 401(a) retirement savings plans with immediate eligibility and up to 3% match<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance incentive plan, which is a retirement plan funded 100% by St. Luke\u2019s and awarded based on discretion and meeting the health system\u2019s annual goals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended sick leave with a 64-hour annual accrual for full-time employees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term disability that provides 60% of base earnings after a 90-day waiting period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life insurance paid at 100% of annual base salary with double indemnity for accidental death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplemental life insurance options, with coverage up to $500,000 for self and $100,000 for spouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No-cost health assessments, counseling and education opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition reimbursement, scholarships and a certification prepayment plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onsite childcare services at some locations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoption reimbursement of up to $1,500 for expenses incurred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium pay and differentials for people working nights, weekends, on-call and overtime<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, employees who don\u2019t elect certain benefits and health insurance for themselves and dependents can exchange this for an increase in their hourly base rate depending on their employment status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nursing Programs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Student-Loan-Debt-Relief-Plan3-scaled-e1702100131528.jpg\" alt=\"Student Loan Debt Relief Plan\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Luke\u2019s Health System engages its nurses at every level of their careers. As noted on St. Luke\u2019s website, this healthcare system has some of the best nurse-to-patient ratios in the country. It also participates in the Daisy Award program, which recognizes nurses for their extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care. Some nursing programs St. Luke\u2019s Health System offers include the following.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>SNAP Nurse Apprenticeship Program<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior-year nursing students have the opportunity to expand their nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills through the St. Luke\u2019s Nurse Apprenticeship Program (SNAP). SNAP participants must work full-time for 10 weeks from May to July, then one 12-hour shift a month from August to May. Once participants graduate, they transition to the Supporting Transitions and Relationships (STAR) Nurse Residency Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>STAR Nurse Residency Program<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New graduate nurses can participate in this residency program for a smooth transition to practice and learn to function as independent, competent nurses. The STAR Nurse Residency is a one-year program where students engage in classroom and online sessions and simulation experiences to develop their knowledge and skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Fellowship<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nurse professional advancement program focuses on professional development through research practices. Nurses commit to a one-year program designed to identify research studies, write protocols, appraise evidence and report findings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Professional Advancement Through High-Performance and Skills<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants of this program identify and complete a patient activation project designed around improving clinical practice and resource management. Nurses implement evidence-based practice and measure outcomes related to their interventions. Participants develop leadership skills while earning a financial incentive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Writing Workshops<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many workshops are available for nurses interested in writing research or published papers. These workshops help nurses stay accountable to their writing goals and offer support through instruction and mentorship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Contact Information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlukesonline.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint Luke\u2019s Health System<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">190 East Bannock Street<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boise, Idaho 83712<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(208) 381-2222<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the numerous staff and travel opportunities for nurses and allied health professionals at St. Luke\u2019s and other health system facilities on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian Health\u2019s job board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore working at Idaho\u2019s largest health system, including its many benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":7711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-7710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-resources","tag-allhcp"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/St.-Lukes-Boise-Medical-Center1-Resized-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/48"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7710\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}