RN, Wound Care Nurse

Wound Care Nurse

Are you a wound care expert who finds purpose in both clinical precision and meaningful advocacy for vulnerable children?

Home of the Innocents is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to lead and coordinate the Skin and Wound Management Program at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, our pediatric skilled nursing facility. In this specialized role, you'll drive evidence-based wound prevention and treatment, serve as the clinical subject matter expert, and collaborate across disciplines to protect the health and quality of life of medically complex children and young adults.

A Day in the Life

The Wound Care Nurse leads all aspects of our Skin and Wound Management Program as an integral component of the Infection Prevention and Control Program. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Compliance, you'll collaborate with the QAPI Manager, Infection Prevention Nurse, Nursing leadership, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure wound practices are evidence-based, compliant, and outcome-driven.

Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt working primarily MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday hours to support departmental needs.

How This Position Contributes to Our Mission

• Lead all aspects of skin and wound management including assessment, prevention, treatment, and documentation for residents
• Serve as the SME for wound care; proactively identify high-risk residents, implement mitigation strategies, and lead surveillance activities
• Collect, track, and analyze wound data; prepare reports and present findings to the QAPI Committee and other stakeholders
• Evaluate wound protocols for regulatory compliance; respond to deficiencies, support inspections, and assist with plans of correction
• Provide education, guidance, and retraining to staff on wound prevention, evidence-based practices, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with the Quality Improvement and Compliance Department to align wound management practices with federal, state, and facility standards

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing; unencumbered RN license in Kentucky. BSN preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in acute or long-term care, experience with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), or CWOCN credential, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong knowledge of long-term care standards and wound management regulatory requirements
• Current CPR/BLS certification (provided if 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 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 clinical excellence, data-driven care, and making a lasting difference in the lives of medically complex children, apply today to join the dedicated team at Home of the Innocents.