Residential RN Program Nurse

Are you a compassionate RN with a calling to serve youth in their most vulnerable moments Home of the Innocents is seeking an Residential RN Program Nurse to provide safe evidence-based and person-centered nursing care to youth in our Placement & Stabilization this dynamic and meaningful role youll deliver direct clinical care coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and help young people navigate complex medical behavioral and psychosocial needs all through a trauma-informed family-centered lens.A Day in the LifeThe Residential RN Program Nurse provides hands-on nursing care to youth under the direction of the Residential RN Nurse Manager. Youll assess health status administer medications implement physician orders and individualized treatment plans and respond to acute and ongoing medical needs. Youll collaborate with physicians psychiatry providers Care Coordinators and the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of care that promotes each youths health safety and : Full-time 40 hours per week in a residential environment; may include days evenings nights weekends and holidays. Rotating on-call coverage required. How This Position Contributes to Our MissionProvide direct nursing care per physician orders and individualized treatment plans within RN scope including medication and vaccine administration phlebotomy wound care and infection preventionComplete admission health screenings and medical histories; monitor health status and promptly respond to changes in condition diagnostic findings and medical emergenciesCoordinate appointments specialty referrals diagnostic services and follow-up care in collaboration with physicians the interdisciplinary team and Care CoordinatorsSupport on-site Psychiatry Clinic services collaborating with psychiatric providers and licensed clinicians to address behavioral and psychiatric healthcare needsMaintain accurate HIPAA-compliant medical records including assessments physician orders medications interventions and treatment responsesDeliver individualized health education to youth families and team members on medication management hygiene wellness and disease preventionSkills and QualificationsAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN); unencumbered RN license in Kentucky required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferredMinimum one (1) year of direct care RN experience in acute care psychiatric or behavioral health settings experience working with youth in out-of-home placements preferredCurrent CPR/BLS certification (provided if needed)Safe Crisis Management certification (provided if not current)Bilingual or Multilingual communication skills preferredKnowledge of and experience with trauma-informed care principles preferredWhat Youll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the InnocentsComprehensive benefits package (Medical Dental Vision AD&D and Life)Generous leave time to ensure work-life balance401(k) with employer matchTraining and certification opportunitiesWho We AreHome of the Innocents is one of Louisvilles 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 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 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 Impact3976 children and families served in 202522-acre campus located near downtown LouisvilleSecond largest Residential Treatment Program in KentuckyOnly dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs including:Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needsEmergency shelter for children in crisisFoster care and adoption supportCommunity-based behavioral health servicesKosair for Kids Complex Care Center: Kentuckys only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical you are passionate about providing compassionate trauma-informed nursing care to youth and helping shape a healthier future for vulnerable children apply today to join the dedicated team at Home of the Innocents.