RN, Staff Nurse - Nights at Home of the Innocents in Louisville, KY

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

Who We AreHome 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!