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 Services 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?

The Nurse will be assigned to a unit/units 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, biweekly rotating schedule

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

• Starting Pay: $22-30/hr depending on years of experience and certification
• 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
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

Remarkable way 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).
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and 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.