Home of the Innocents
Location
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 involves assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans, including specialized care like tracheostomy and ventilator support.
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.
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!