LPN or RN

Overview

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!

6067 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241

Weekly rotating schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Monday‑Friday) and 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (Monday‑Friday) with one weekend shift per month required.

• +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)

• Starting Night LPN pay: $30.25/hr ( $27.50 base +10% premium)
• Starting Night RN pay: $34.38/hr ( $31.25 base +10% premium)
• 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

• Follow established health-related procedures and related policies throughout all areas of Damar.
• 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.
• You will provide medical and nursing services for children and young adults (ages 6‑20) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

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