LPN, Resident Enrichment Nurse

If you’re a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ready to blend your clinical expertise with meaningful enrichment experiences for medically complex children and young adults, this opportunity is for you!
Home of the Innocents is seeking a compassionate LPN, Resident Enrichment Nurse to provide hands-on care and support to medically complex residents, ensuring their safety, well-being, and joy during enrichment activities on and off campus.

A Day in the Life
In this role, you’ll support residents during outings, swimming, special events, and other enrichment activities. You’ll monitor health needs, manage medications and feeding tubes, and partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure residents remain safe, comfortable, and engaged.
Schedule
20+ hours/week. Flexible days, evenings, and weekends included

How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
• Deliver direct nursing care during enrichment opportunities on and off campus
• Support trach/vent management and other specialized medical needs
• Collaborate with families, residents, and team members to create enriching experiences
• Document care thoroughly and maintain compliance with regulations

What We’re Looking For
• Current Kentucky LPN license (unencumbered)
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience; pediatrics preferred
• Vent/trach management experience strongly preferred
• Willingness to participate in enrichment activities, including swimming with residents
• Current CPR/BLS certification (we provide if needed)
• Ability to adapt to dynamic care environments with professionalism and empathy

What You’ll Receive as a Valuable Team Member
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)
• A values-led culture of compassion, wellness, empowerment, and excellence

Who We Are
Join Home of the Innocents, 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, 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 programs
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children, and one of only 12 in the nation.