Arizona Department of Administration·Coolidge, Arizona
Coordinate and monitor physical health care and skilled nursing needs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Act as a consultant for families and staff while representing the medical component in Person Centered Support Plan meetings.
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Job Location: Division of developmental disabilities (Ddd 2800 north highway 87, coolidge, arizona 85128
2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, 5 - 8 Hour Shifts
$85,000.00 - $88,000.00
GRADE: N1
Closing Date: JULY 29, 2026
At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.
DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.
To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; [http://des.az.gov/]or click on the link here [https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8] 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 II.
This position is responsible for understanding the physical health care needs and coordinating care for members with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have skilled nursing needs.
This position provides specialized nursing case management for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) requiring skilled nursing care; completes required documentation, reporting, and recommended health care prevention plans; ensures physicians' orders are obtained, updated, and renewed with therapeutic interventions per contractual agreement requirements; acts as a consultant to individuals, families and staff regarding treatment of member illness, rehabilitation needs, and preventative care; participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams; and represents the medical component during quarterly Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP) meetings.
Flexibility in schedule is highly desired as these are 24 hour residential settings and periodic monitoring is required.
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, nights and overtime, when necessary.
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.
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.
Work independently.
Recognize indicators of abuse and neglect
Observe and assess the health status and needs of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions.
Interpret and apply DDD Policies and Procedures.
Two years of experience working as a registered nurse with individuals with disabilities, in home health, hospice, or long term care.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
ACM or CCM certification preferred.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here [https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page [https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers]
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 Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@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 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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