RN, Clinic Nurse

Are you an RN who thrives in a dynamic, community-based care setting and finds purpose in advocating for medically complex children? Home of the Innocents is seeking a Clinic Nurse – RN to serve as the medical liaison between our Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, parents and guardians, and specialty physicians and practitioners. In this role, you’ll provide expert clinical care on- and off-site, lead coordination of complex medical appointments, and provide functional direction to the Clinic Nurse – LPN and Certified Medical Assistants.

A Day in the Life

The Clinic Nurse – RN plans, coordinates, and executes on- and off-site medical appointments and clinics under the direction of the Director of Support Services. You’ll collaborate with physicians, subspecialty providers, the interdisciplinary care team, and neighborhood nurse managers, providing direct resident care within RN scope of practice and ensuring continuity of care that meets or exceeds federal, state, local, and facility standards.

Schedule: Primarily day shifts within a 24/7 care environment. Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours my fluctuate around resident appointments.

How This Position Contributes to Our Mission

• Plan, coordinate, and execute on- and off-site medical appointments and clinics per physician orders
• Perform and document nursing care within RN scope, including medication administration, ostomy management, enteral nutrition, wound care, tracheostomy/airway management, central line management, and ventilatory support monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians, subspecialty providers, and the interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of care and communicate resident changes
• Coordinate transportation and accompany residents to medical appointments, providing direct care as medically indicated
• Engage and support parents and guardians in appointments and shared decision-making
• Provide functional direction to the Clinic Nurse – LPN and Certified Medical Assistants; maintain timely, accurate EHR documentation of all visits and communications

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); unencumbered RN license in Kentucky
• Minimum one (1) year of direct care RN experience in acute or long-term care
• Cardiopulmonary and/or ventilator/tracheostomy care experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification (provided if needed)
• Valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and ability to drive multi-passenger vehicles and secure wheelchairs for resident transport

Preferred:

• Experience caring for children with complex medical needs
• Pediatric and/or long-term care experience
• Experience with palliative and end-of-life care
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life)
• Generous leave time to ensure work-life balance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Training and certification opportunities

Who We Are

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.

If you are passionate about leading care in the community and advocating for medically complex children, apply today to join the dedicated team at Home of the Innocents.