LPN

About the role

Damar is a mission-driven organization providing behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability services. The Nurse position involves delivering medical and nursing services to children and young adults in Damar's residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical and nursing services to children and young adults in Damar’s residential programs.
• Manage and ensure timely follow-up and accuracy with transcription of orders.
• Communicate and obtain internal and external consents for client medication orders as needed per the physician.
• Monitor clients following nursing unit policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Communicate changes in client status (legal, psychiatric, physical, medical) to the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
• Complete and update mandatory staff training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly inter-disciplinary team meetings.
• Audit charts as assigned.
• Update passports as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.

Qualifications

• Must be able to comply with all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Must be able to comply with safety and security policies and procedures, including those regarding accidents and injuries.

Skills

• Knowledge of current trends and research in the use of psychotropic medications with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred).

Benefits

• 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.
• Participation in a 401(k) Plan.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options.
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The Nurse works on the day shift, from 7a-7p, with a weekly rotating schedule.