District Nurse - Health Services

Job Summary

The Department of Economic Security, 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 with 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
• 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.
• Conducts visits in-person (interstate travel is required) 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; completes nursing assessments, HNAT, HAN, SNF acuity level determinations, completes vendor calls and assigns home health nursing services, 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Managed Care, Medicaid & Medicare concepts.
• Care management concepts, principles, and strategies.
• Nursing theories and practices related to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions.
• Person-centered planning strategies.
• Current Medicaid service delivery system.

Skills

• Using computer software (e.g., Google Suite including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms; Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other databases, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Comprehensive nursing assessment & needs analysis.
• Analytical and clinical skills.
• Developing, analyzing, and implementing health treatment plans.

Ability

• To work independently.
• To think critically and problem-solve.
• To observe and assess the health status and needs of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions.
• To interpret and apply DDD Policies and Procedures.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver’s License Requirements.
• Background and reference check.
• Level One fingerprint clearance card.
• E-Verify participation.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Stipend Opportunities.
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.