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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. HABILITATION NURSE SUPERVISOR Job Location: Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix Arizona 85012
Second Shift - 11:00 PM to 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM Posting Details: Salary: $92,000.00-$97,000.00
Grade: N2
Closing Date: September 24, 2024 Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes 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!
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 Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision/oversight of medical care provided by nursing personnel and registry nurses for the Phoenix State Operated Services homes which include ICF/IID (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities).
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performs medical record, medication observation, and medication room audits; analyzes findings, provides immediate staff retraining or issue resolution, when necessary, suggests process improvements and provides audit findings to management. Monitors documentation by nursing staff to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. Completes the medical information for the monthly trending report.,
- Conducts on-site visits to monitor/supervise nursing care quality by subordinate staff & registry; provides emergency care; provides nursing assessments & health care/treatments; consults direct care staff on member health care needs. Provides immediate feedback/retraining when issues related to health care are noted. Provides oversight to various contracts providing services including pharmacy, nutritional, and dental.
- Monitors nursing staff's performance. Meets with subordinates to resolve problems and questions regarding medical issues concerning members, work processes, policies, and organization. Assists with or participates fully in investigations regarding medical management of care.
- Notes orders, prepares reports, documents results of assessments, and completes other necessary documentation as established by procedures and directives. Assists with hospital discharge planning.
- Provides training to direct care staff on medically related subjects. Assists with policy and procedure development. Promotes a positive team atmosphere.
- Meets/confers with Medical Care Services staff, physicians, pharmacies, health plans, nursing staff, and other professionals as well as non-professionals on issues related to the health care needs of members.
- On-call is required for this position.
Knowledge in:
- Nursing theory and standards of care.
- Management/supervisory techniques.
- Group dynamics.
- Title XIX ICF/IID regulations.
- Training resources.
- Infection control standards of care.
- Individual Support Plan (ISP) process.
Skills In:
- Skill and nursing assessments and providing appropriate treatments.
- Problem solving, and fact-finding.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Time management.
- Supervision.
- Performing nursing procedures.
- Developing/Training/conducting in-service training.
- Listening.
- Teamwork and Team Building.
Ability to:
- Listen, assess, and respond to emergency situations.
- Provide supervision/direction to nursing staff.
- Work nights and weekends in a 24-hour, 7-day/week environment, on call.
- Present in-service training in classroom and hands-on settings.
- Listen and use problem-solving methods.
- Promote team building.
- Be a role model to staff.
- Manage emergency situations in an effective and professional manner.
- Review contract billings and schedules.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing AND a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience including the care of people with developmental disabilities AND a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
- Required at time of appointment: possession of a current license or temporary permit to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
- Employment may be contingent upon the completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
- If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. 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 operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
- Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 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).
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
l Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
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.
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.
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