District Nurse - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

4 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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._

DISTRICT NURSE

Job Location:
Division of Developmental Disabilities
4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary:
$66,000 - $78,000

Grade:
N1

Closing Date:
April 16, 2024

Job Summary:

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 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:

Assesses physical and behavioral health needs and completes nursing assessment of individuals with developmental disabilities based on need; makes nursing diagnosis and submits to designated departments and documents same. Addresses other medical needs as requested by Health Care Services and/or District.
Completes additional documentation pertaining to care coordination of physical and behavioral health needs of division members. Attends staffing and discharge planning meetings and talks/meets with appropriate health care professionals to network to provide continuity of care for members.
Completes utilization review on caseload, documents ongoing medical needs, and submits information to designated department
Attends ISP and IEP meetings as the medical/health component to provide medical information and needs of member as they relate to the ISP or IEP; Attends statewide nursing meetings, monthly nursing meetings, quarterly home health agency meetings, case conferences on caseload, inservice workshops, and seminars
Assesses nutritional status and needs of member and makes referral to RBHA, Dietician, Primary Care Physician, or health plan as appropriate; Assists in assigned areas to complete audits/fact finding reviews; Monitors cost effective studies on assigned members

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

General nursing theories and practices specifically related to nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health issues
Nutritional needs
Interdisciplinary team planning process
Services offered in community including primary health care providers
State Nurse Practice Act
Title XIX federal regulations and licensing standards

Skills In:

Observing and assessing health status and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities
Providing appropriate treatment in emergency situations
Oral and Written communication, including effectively communicating technical information to members and families
Computer skills
Developing, analyzing, and implementing treatment care plans
Effective problem solving

Ability to:

Listen, observe, assess, and respond to medical emergencies
Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions, and follow up regarding member health problems
Present training material in a clear and precise manner
Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
Work with professional and nonprofessional staff to ensure health and safety of residents

Selective Preference(s):

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Required at 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 c