LPN, Staff Nurse – Make a Difference Every Day We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate LPN, 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!
Day in the Life As an LPN, 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 delivering individualized nursing care, monitoring resident progress, and ensuring both the physical and emotional well-being of the children entrusted to our care. 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 to support your work/life balance • Night Shifts: 7 PM – 7 AM • Full-Time - 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. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans. • 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. • Foster a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that supports the growth and healing of residents. • Educate residents and families on managing medical conditions to encourage long-term health outcomes.
Skills and Qualifications • Active, unencumbered LPN license in the State of Kentucky • CPR/BLS certification required, will be provided, if necessary • Experience in pediatrics, school nursing, or long-term care preferred but not required • 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 teamwork
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 Are As we approach our 150th anniversary, Home of the Innocents stands as one of Louisville's longest-serving non-profit organizations. 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 2025: 3,976 ◦ Campus size: 22 acres located near downtown Louisville ◦ Residential Treatment Program: Second largest in Kentucky ◦ Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city ◦ 10 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. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help children thrive at Home of the Innocents!
