RN or LPN, Staff Nurse

Join Home of the Innocents (HOTI), a 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.

If you're passionate about making a difference for children, families, and our community, we invite you to apply!

A Day in the Life: 
The Home of the Innocents, Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center is a skilled nursing facility providing short-term, long-term, and respite care for pediatric residents with diverse medical, developmental, and physical needs, including congenital abnormalities, traumatic injuries, developmental disabilities, self-harming behaviors, seizures, and complex respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
 
We are seeking RNs and LPNs on the following units:

• Pediatric Ventilator Unit
• Medical Fragile Respiratory Unit
• Intellectual/Developmental Disability Unit

You will be responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and compassionate care for residents at our Kosair for Kids Complex Center(KCC). 

RN or LPN Shifts Available:

1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with  30, and 36-hour lines available
2nd Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM with 30, and 36-hour lines available, shift differential available

 
RN or LPN Responsibilities:

• Provide care per physician orders and standards
• Perform nursing assessments at shift changes and as needed
• Regularly review care plans for adherence
• Administer interventions per protocols
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation
• Supervise and support CNAs
• Communicate patient updates to supervisors, physicians, and families
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to enhance resident health
• Respect resident rights and privacy
• Attend meetings, in-services, and training
• Follow infection control and safety protocols

RN or LPN Skills and Qualifications: 
    • Minimum of an associate degree in nursing, required
    • Unencumbered and current Commonwealth of Kentucky LPN or RN License, required
    • Current CPR/Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification, required
    • Minimal 6 months experience as a direct care nurse in an acute care or long-term care setting, preferred  
    • Cardiopulmonary nursing and/or ventilator experience, strongly preferred 
    • Pediatric and/or long term care experience, preferred

What you’ll receive as a valued member of Home of the Innocents 
    • Full Healthcare and Benefits package
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401k Match
    • Training and certification opportunities
    • Continued education programs 
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Student Loan Forgiveness opportunity through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Government Program)
    • Sanctuary Certified Organization