Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Indianapolis IN

Employees at Damar arent just part of a workforce theyre part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in peoples 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. Its 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 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 Damars 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 youll 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 $3000 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 clients 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 physicians 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 drivers license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damars 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 Damars 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 . 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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