[ref. f69534304] Licensed Practical Nurse
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.