Job Description
Are you an experienced RN leader who is passionate about trauma-informed care and supporting youth through life's most challenging moments?
Home of the Innocents is seeking a dedicated RN, Residential Nurse Manager to lead the nursing operations within our Residential Treatment and Emergency Shelter programs. In this role, you'll provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical oversight to ensure safe, compassionate, and person-centered care for youth with complex behavioral, emotional, and medical needs. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
A Day in the Life
As the RN, Residential Nurse Manager, you'll lead the Residential nursing team, providing clinical oversight, staff development, and operational support. You'll partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and positive health outcomes for youth in our Residential Treatment and Emergency Shelter programs.
Schedule: Full-time, exempt position. Primarily Monday–Friday with participation in an on-call rotation and occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
• Lead Residential nursing operations and clinical services
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff and CMAs
• Ensure safe, high-quality nursing care and medication management
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor resident health and respond to changes in condition
• Maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Support quality improvement, safety, and infection prevention efforts
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current, unencumbered Kentucky RN license
• Five years of RN experience; psychiatric, residential, or acute care experience preferred
• Two years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (provided if needed)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with EHR systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment
• Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities as needed
What You'll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Mission-driven culture focused on wellness, compassion, and growth
Who We Are
Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville's longest-serving nonprofit 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 that prioritizes safety, healing, and meaningful relationships. Our team is committed to creating an environment grounded in Excellence, Wellness, Empowerment, and Compassion.
As we continue expanding our services and campus, including the growth of the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, we're investing in the future of care for children, youth, and young adults across Kentucky.
Our Impact
• 3,976 children and families served in 2025
• 22-acre campus near downtown Louisville
• Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in Louisville
• 10 programs supporting children and families through treatment, shelter, foster care, adoption, behavioral health, and pediatric skilled nursing services
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, apply today and help us create hope, health, and happiness for the youth we serve.
