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 who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!
DES, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a District Nurse. 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.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates and monitors physical health for skilled nursing service needs; places vendor calls; completes nursing referrals; assists with receiving medical equipment; coordinates skilled nursing services; follows hospitalizations and emergency department visits; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
- Conducts visits in person to develop relationships and familiarize with family dynamics/needs/supports; makes appropriate referrals to community agencies; participates in multidisciplinary planning meetings to determine and identify appropriate services per policies and guidelines established by DDD’s contract with AHCCCS.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments of physical, behavioral, & long-term care needs; addresses and documents any changes in skilled needs; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure needs are met in the least restrictive environment; evaluates Social Determinants of Health such as social and economic factors, environmental factors, and policies and programs.
- Refers to appropriate resources; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and contracted partners; advocates for members’ rights and needs; assigns authorizations to appropriate, selected providers; assists in conflict resolution between members, families, and contracted providers.
- Documents comprehensive progress notes to include any improvements or declining health statuses; maintains electronic case management records of case-specific documentation; assigns and authorizes services; supports individualized needs based on family dynamics, natural support systems and environmental factors; completes special projects.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- At least 1 year of experience providing professional hands-on nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and at least 1 year of experience in professional community nursing.
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 of 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
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
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.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Laura Kaspar at (602)390-5549 or lkaspar@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (602)390-5549 or lkaspar@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.