NURSE - DIRECT CARE SETTING

Job Summary :

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit or click on the link to view Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Habilitation Nurse 2.

DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member-driven.

These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Assesses health needs and completes a nursing assessment of members with developmental disabilities; makes nursing diagnosis and submits it to designated departments.
• Participates in fact findings related medical issues; completes monitoring of medical care, monitors medical administration systems; provides feedback.
• Notes orders and prepares reports for basic care, nursing assessments, and Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Completes utilization review on caseload and documents ongoing medical needs; submits to the designated department; participates in discharge and admission planning.
• Examines and analyzes medical records and charts to ensure quality care.
• Develops and provides education classes for staff. Attends required meetings. Drives to training and meeting locations as necessary.
• Assists with problem-solving related to medical policies and procedures. Participates in the development of policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge in :

• State Nurse Practice Act
• Member condition and medical / physical changing care needs
• Nursing process

Skills In :

• Making sound medical decisions
• Time management
• Interpersonal communication

Ability to :

• Make independent decisions regarding member health concerns.
• Respond to medical issues / inquiries in a professional manner.
• Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure the health and safety of residents.

Selective Preference(s) :

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

At least 1 year of experience in providing professional hands-on nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and at least 1 year of experience in professional community nursing.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

• Required at the time of appointment : possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.

The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.

An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) ).

• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.

R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.

• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work / life balance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State-sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.

The ASRS-defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.