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NurseDamar Services • Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Nurse

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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 LPNs and RNs to join our supportive team! If this sounds like you, apply today and you could be part of a remarkable organization dedicated to helping vulnerable kids and adults with disabilities!

Where are we located?

You will work on our main residential campus, located at 6067 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241.

What impact will YOU make?

You will provide medical and nursing services for children and young adults (ages 6-20) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities!

What are the hours?

7:00a-7:00p, weekly rotating schedule Monday - Friday + rotating weekend required

7:00p-7:00a, weekly rotating schedule Monday - Friday + rotating weekend required

Shift Premiums:
  • +10% hourly premium for night shifts (Monday-Friday, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • +15% hourly premium for weekend day shifts (Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • +25% hourly premium for weekend night shifts (Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
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
  • Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification
  • Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification
  • 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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