HABILITATION NURSE 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Yuma, AZ

13d•$67,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Habilitation Nurse 2. 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.

Requirements

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 service delivery system.
Using computer software (e.g., Google Suites 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.
Work independently.
Think critically and problem-solve.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience translating from English to Spanish.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and monitors physical health for skilled nursing service needs; placing vendor calls; completing nursing referrals; assists with receiving medical equipment; coordinating skilled nursing services; following hospitalizations and emergency department visits; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
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 Healthsuch 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.

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
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities