RN or LPN, Staff Nurse

We're looking for dedicated, compassionate LPN or RN, Staff Nurses to join our team at Home of the Innocents! If you have a heart for helping others, specifically 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 LPN or RN, Staff Nurse at Home of the Innocents, you will provide top-tier medical care to children and young adults with diverse needs in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. You will play a vital role in assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans, while maintaining a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic atmosphere for our residents.

Schedule Options
Self-Scheduling – create your own schedule based on what works best for your work/life balance!
Days: 7 AM - 7 PM
Nights: 7 PM - 7 AM
Full Time and Part Time Schedules Available: 24, 30, 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.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement care plans tailored to each child’s unique needs.
• 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 prioritizes the emotional and physical well-being of residents.
• Educate residents and their families on managing medical conditions to promote better long-term health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

LPN or RN, Staff Nurse Skills and Qualifications
• Current LPN or RN license in the State of Kentucky.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Previous experience in school nursing, pediatrics, or long-term care preferred but not required.
• Experience with or open to learning 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 a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents
• A trauma-informed environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous leave time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Training and certification opportunities

Who We Are
Home of the Innocents is a 145-year-old non-profit, dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.

Home of the Innocents Impact
• Total service recipients in 2024: 3,562
• Campus size: 22 acres located near downtown Louisville
• Residential Treatment Program: Second largest in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city
• 13 different programs serving children and families, providing services such as:
• 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 programs
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children, and 1 of only 12 in the nation.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a difference for children and families in our community, we invite you to APPLY!