RN, Charge Nurse - Nights

1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Are you a dedicated RN ready to make a difference?

We’re hiring
Charge Nurses to provide compassionate, high-quality care to children and young adults with complex medical needs.

Join our nonprofit team at Home of the Innocents, where trauma-informed care, inclusion, and community impact are at the heart of what we do.

If you're ready to use your skills to change lives, apply today!

Department: Nursing
Location: Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center – Louisville, KY
Schedule: Nights, 7 PM
-7 AM (Self-Scheduling Available)
Status: Full-Time 36 hours/week)
Reports To: Director of Nursing

The RN, Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical oversight to ensure safe, high-quality care for residents of the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC). This skilled nursing facility provides short-term, long-term, and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical, developmental, and physical needs, including trachs, vents, seizures, and neurological disorders.

The Charge Nurse coordinates daily nursing operations, supports and mentors team members, and ensures that care delivery reflects Home of the Innocents’ mission of providing hope, health, and happiness to every child we serve.

Supervise and support nurses and nursing assistants to ensure quality and compliance

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (RTs, therapists, physicians, social workers) to coordinate care

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards

Provide leadership and problem-solving in the absence of administrative staff

Assist with staffing, scheduling, and team training as needed

Deliver hands‑on nursing care when required to meet resident needs

Current, unencumbered Kentucky RN license

CPR/BLS certification (required)

Charge nurse or leadership experience preferred

Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

5 Weeks Paid Leave (Personal, Sick, and Holiday accrual)

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development opportunities

Mission‑driven, trauma‑informed environment that values collaboration and compassion

Home of the Innocents
is a 145‑year‑old 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.

Home of the Innocents Impact

Served 3,562 individuals in 2024

22‑acre campus in Louisville, KY

Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with behavioral and emotional needs

Foster care and adoption support

Community‑based behavioral health programs

Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC):
Only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex children and young adults, and 1 of only 12 in the nation

If you are passionate about enrichment, therapeutic programming, and empowering young adults with medically complex needs, we invite you to apply today!

Home of the Innocents
is a 145‑year‑old nonprofit 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 fostering a diverse, inclusive, and values‑driven workforce.

Total service recipients in 2024: 3,562

Campus size: 22 acres near downtown Louisville

Residential Treatment Program:
Second largest in Kentucky

Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city

13 programs serving children and families, including:

Residential and therapeutic treatment for youth with complex needs

Foster care and adoption support

Community‑based behavioral health services

Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC) :
Kentucky’s only facility for medically complex young adults and children, and one of only 12 in the nation.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a difference for children and families in our community, we invite you to APPLY TODAY!