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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. NURSING MANAGER Job Location: Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
4000 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 400, PHOENIX, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $87,000.00 to $91,000.00
Grade: N2
Closing Date: 07/01/2024 Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizonans thrive? At the Arizona 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 Nursing Manager. 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.
This is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the Nurse Case Management Program consisting of nurses reporting directly to this position. This position monitors program performance to assure conformance with rules and regulations per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and Division policy. Program services include health care monitoring with a focus on preventative health care, health education, and discharge planning. The position reviews and responds to member complaints, grievances, and unusual incident reports (UIR) as related to Health Care Services (HCS). In-state travel to all District sites and offices as needed for presentations or technical assistance to the Districts. In collaboration with peers, develops publications
related to the program and participates in presentations to professional groups. This position also participates in AHCCCS surveys and annual reviews.
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.
Job Duties:Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Develops, implements, manages, and evaluates a system that provides for community nursing support to developmentally disabled members. Assists in development of policy and procedure of program. Assumes regional nursing responsibility for District.
• Assigns caseloads, monitors work activities, nursing assessments, skilled nursing hours, conducts meetings, and provides assistance in resolving conflicts. Responsible for recruitment, hiring, retention, and evaluation of work performance of employees. Conducts training seminars and statewide nurses meetings.
• Reviews and investigates UIRs that pertain to health issues, monitors quality of care issues, ventilator dependent in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and residential settings. Analyzes and interprets data in order to identify trends with Division members.
• Provides health education to staff and telephone triage or on-site in the community for acute problems. Responsible for team building and coordination of work between Support Coordinators, Nurses, and other community partners.
• Provide medical assistance to CMO and Medical Director(s) when needed. Attend District meetings on behalf of the HCS Administrator when needed.
Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of comprehensive knowledge of developmentally disabled nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of community health care service and resources.
• Knowledge of DES/DDD policies, AHCCCS rules, health plan regulations, 42-Code of Federal Regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Knowledge of all aspects of health care management.
Skills In:
• Skills in primary skills acquired during formal nursing education.
• Skills in conflict resolution.
• Skills in management supervision and teaching.
• Skills in group facilitation and team building.
• Skills in research and analysis and verbal, written communication.
Ability To:
• Ability to be assertive and accountable for own actions.
• Ability to self-manage and organized.
• Ability to be proactive and solution oriented.
• Ability to be responsive.
The ideal candidate will possess:
The ideal preferred candidate will have preferred experience using database systems to track, trend and provide analysis of data. Must abide by nursing regulations.
•Required at the time of appointment: possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
•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.
•.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.
•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.
•Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804.
•All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
•In-state travel is required. This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.
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
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
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 us Alyssa Figueroa at 602-653-9837 or alyssafigueroa@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 602-653-9837 or alyssafigueroa@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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