At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

Do you have a passion for working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? Do you also happen to have a LPN license? Damar is looking for a strong LPN, 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?

Damar North Campus in East Chicago, Indiana

What would I be doing?

The Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to clients of Damar, assessing clients, managing appointments, and administering treatments and medications.

Shift: Mid Shift

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Nurses...

• Pay: $29.00 an hour
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a 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
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

Some of the ways you will make a difference...

• Provides timely nursing care to clients of Damar.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate records of client appointments and annual requirements.
• Maintains on-call availability as needed.
• Reviews appointment schedule each day and prepares for appointments by ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed by the medical team and is ready prior to the appointment.
• Completes assessments at the time of admission and annually, and documents findings timely.
• Tracks and administers client immunizations and TB tests upon admission, annually, and as needed.
• Attends medical appointments with clients both on campus and at external offices as needed.
• Completes in-office testing and assists with referrals as ordered by the provider.

What you need to be considered...

• Must have Indiana nursing license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Minimum of one year of experience in nursing preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with neuropsychiatric or behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical.

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.