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 as one of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
- Residential and group home services for children and adults
- Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
- Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
- Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare
Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities.
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 impact? Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families in our community. Damar is currently seeking a Nurse to be part of our growing clinic team. The Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to patients at Damar Health Services. Job duties include rooming patients, performing in-office procedures, educating patients, and coordinating care.
Where will I be located?
On the southwest side of Indianapolis, in the Plainfield/Camby area at our new Health Services location.
What are the hours?
Monday-Wednesday 8a-5p
Thursday 8a-6p
Friday 8a-4p
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:
- Provides timely nursing care to patients in the office setting
- Ensures provider orders are followed to deliver care and results timely and efficiently
- Follows through on referrals, education, and coordination of care until client medical needs are met
- Reviews patient schedule each day and prepares for appointments by ensuring all necessary tests, supplies, and materials are available prior to patient’s arrival
- Prepares patients for provider visits by taking vitals, asking screening questions, reconciling medications, and performing applicable tests prior to the provider entering the room
- Administers vaccines, draws labs, completes in office testing, and makes referrals as ordered by the provider
- Provides patient education related to diagnoses or health conditions as requested by the provider. Educational needs may include obesity, diabetes, smoking cessation, wellness compliance, immunizations, and more
- Keeps the patient up to date on status of referrals, test results, and follow-up care
- Serves as the coordinator for the Vaccines for Children program
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What you need to be considered:
- Must have Indiana nursing license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (required) or Registered Nurse (preferred)
- Minimum of one year experience in a medical office setting
- Strong phlebotomy skills
- Knowledge of childhood immunization schedules
- Minimum age of 18 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 drug screen and physical
- Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.
The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.
Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.
Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at [email protected]. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.
Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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