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Saint Luke's East Hospital

100 N E Saint Luke'S Boulevard, Lees Summit, MO 64086

County:JacksonCBSA Area:Kansas City, MO-KSOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Saint Luke's East Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the major metro area of Lees Summit, Missouri, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking professional growth. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and metropolitan setting suggest potential openness to diverse staff in the future. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may provide a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
240
RN Count
374
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Missouri

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Comprehensive application process

Kansas City, MO-KS overview

Financials

Median $82,630
$65,360
10th
$104,240
90th
Cost of Living Index
93.27(6.73 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,596 (-6% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:25.3 min
Drive
79.3%
  • Drive79.3%
  • Walk0.4%
  • Other2%
  • Work from home18.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
  • Kansas City International Airport
  • Rosecrans Memorial Airport
  • Philip Billard Municipal Airport
  • Topeka Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
1,486,210
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
126,001
Population with Bachelor's+
572,829

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Missouri state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1232nd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed30th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
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