- Starting Pay: $27.50/hr+ depending on years of experience and certification, plus $2/hour shift differential, and a $5,000 sign on bonus
- 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
- 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.
- 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 withthe DD/ID population preferred.
- Knowledge of current trends and research in the use of psychotropic medications with individuals withdevelopmental 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.
LPN Nurse-Overnight - Indianapolis, United States - Damar Services
Description
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
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?
Overnight Shift: 7p-7a, biweekly rotating schedule
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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.