Home of the Innocents·Louisville, Kentucky
The Staff Nurse will provide high-quality medical care to children and young adults with diverse needs in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. This includes assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans, and delivering compassionate nursing care ensuring resident health, safety, and comfort.
RN, Staff Nurse – Make a Difference Every Day We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate RN, Staff Nurses to join our team at Home of the Innocents!
If you have a heart for helping others, especially children, enjoy a supportive work environment, and are ready to take on a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
A Day in the Life As an RN, Staff Nurse at Home of the Innocents, you’ll provide high-quality medical care to children and young adults with diverse needs in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
You’ll play a vital role in assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans, while maintaining a safe and therapeutic atmosphere that nurtures the well-being of every resident.
See yourself making a difference each day — Watch a Day in the Life of a Resident and experience the impact of your care in action.
Schedule Options Self-Scheduling – Create your own schedule for better work/life balance Night Shifts: 7 PM – 7 AM Full-Time available: 30 or 36 hours per week Weekend shifts/rotation required How This Position Contributes to Our Mission Deliver compassionate nursing care to children with complex medical needs, ensuring their health, safety, and comfort.
Lead care planning by assessing, planning, and evaluating individualized treatment approaches.
Provide tracheostomy and ventilator care, with training available for those new to this area.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Foster a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that supports healing and emotional well-being.
Educate residents and families on managing medical conditions to promote long-term health outcomes.
RN Skills and Qualifications Active, unencumbered RN license in the State of Kentucky CPR/BLS certification required, will be provided, if necessary Experience in pediatrics or long-term care preferred but not required Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Experience with or willingness to learn vents, trachs, and medically complex care Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for working with children and families Commitment to trauma-informed care and collaborative problem-solving What You’ll Receive as a Valued Team Member A trauma-informed, mission-driven environment Comprehensive benefits package Generous leave time (including paid holidays, sick, and personal time) 401(k) with employer match Ongoing training and certification opportunities
Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville’s longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness. We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community—expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals. Our Impact 3,976 children and families served in 2025 22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city 10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including: Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs Emergency shelter for children in crisis Foster care and adoption support Community-based behavioral health services Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help children thrive at Home of the Innocents!
Candidates must possess an active, unencumbered RN license in Kentucky and current CPR/BLS certification, with training available for specialized care like vents and trachs. Experience in pediatrics or long-term care is preferred but not mandatory.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.