The Arc of LaGrange has a great opportunity for a nurse who wants to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and who want to positively impact our front line staff through education, training and mentoring to ensure the best possible care.

The Arc Of LaGrange is hiring for a Full time Nurse RN or LPN. This position reports to our Residential Director.

Typical hours are Monday -Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Occasional hours outside the standard office hours as needed.

Our office is in Howe Indiana and all current areas of operations are within a 20-mile radius. Agency vehicles are available for use.

Must be able to provide documentation that you are duly accredited/licensed registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

General responsibilities include the development and implementation of routine and emergency procedures to meet the medical and health related needs of residents served by The Arc of LaGrange County and to serve as a consultant to staff in health-related needs. The nurse will engage in or see the completion of any tasks required to maintain Medicaid funding, ICF/IDD accreditation , BQIS Standards, ISO accreditation and wellness coordination standards.

Our nurses also provide onsite training and awareness of medical and safety procedures in our homes and other locations for our staff . Our nurses also instruct Core A and B, medication administration training and CPR, First Aid and AED training. Key responsibilities also include ordering supplies and medications for people in our services, to provide basic first aid as needed and to coordinate the individual health care plans of our residents including identifying risks and implementing risk plans.

Nurses also pass medication at day program, pick up medication from the pharmacy and deliver the medications to the homes with updated MAR’s. Create risk plans and monitor for potential risks Also monitor medications and perform wellness checks on the residents.

Complete daily paperwork and upload reports monthly.

Must have reliable transportation and must pass a drug screen.

(This is only a basic summary of the position.)

The Arc of Lagrange County is a local, non-profit agency providing services to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities in workshop, classroom, home and community settings. We are currently seeking dependable, dedicated individuals to work directly with our consumers and assist them in achieving their goals.

The Arc of Lagrange Co, 0235 W 300 N, Howe, IN 46746

Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. 260-463-2653

Feel free to call Robert at 260-463-2653