About this role
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Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives. Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!
Ready to make a real difference? Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is looking for a strong LPN or RN, with a big heart. If this sounds like you, apply today and be part of a remarkable organization dedicated to helping vulnerable kids and adults with disabilities.
Where will I be located?
The Nurse will work on our main residential campus, located at 6067 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241.
Where would I work with clients?
All clients receive these services, and are conveniently located on our main residential campus!
What would I be doing?
The Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of medical and nursing services children and young adults served in Damar’s residential programs.
What are the hours?
Day Shift: 7a-7p, weekly rotating schedule
Overnight Shift: 7p-7a, weekly rotating schedule
Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:
- Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
- Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
- Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
- Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
- Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
- Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal
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Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:
- Follow established health-related procedures and related policies throughout all areas of Damar
- Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual
- Collect and analyze the client’s physical, psychological, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs
- Complete physical and provisional mental health assessments upon admission
- Administration of client immunizations, documentation and tracking
- Administration of TB serum, documentation, and tracking
- Administration and reconciliation of all medications, routine and as needed
- Ensure accurate preparation for administration for all routine and as needed medication for client therapeutic family time visits as needed
- Provide client and staff education, including infection control practices, hygiene, medication side effects and actions, and medication administration and compliance
- Provide client diabetic care and education
- Monitor clients following nursing unit policies and procedures
- Communicate changes in client status (legal, psychiatric, physical, medical) to the attending physician or nurse practitioner
- Communicate and obtain internal and external consents for client medication orders as needed per the physician
- Inform incoming shift of any changes/client needs to promote continuity of care
- Review client medical records for accuracy and ensure that the nursing notes and all documentation clearly reflect current status and client progress
- Collect and document client data for Department of Child Services Passport
- Comply with safety and security policies and procedures, including those regarding accidents and injuries
- Assist with physician assessment: manage and ensure timely follow up and accuracy with transcription of orders
- Performs assessments as needed in a timely manner and sends notifications per policy
- Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible
- Participate in weekly inter-disciplinary team meetings
- Completes and updates mandatory staff training and other licensure related items in a timely manner
- Monthly review of physician’s orders (rewrites) and medication administration records for all units
- Deliver medications to nursing stations from pharmacy
- Audit charts as assigned
- Update passports as assigned
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What you need to be considered:
- Must have Indiana nursing license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
- One year of experience working with neuropsychiatric or behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population preferred
- Knowledge of current trends and research in the use of psychotropic medications with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
- Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
- Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
- Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
- Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
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