Job Description

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

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

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

Essential Job Functions

Physical Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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