HABILITATION NURSE SUPERVISOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

23h•$92,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking a Habilitation Nurse Supervisor for its Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). DES aims to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life, serving over 3 million Arizonans. The DDD provides flexible, high-quality, and member-driven services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, fostering independent decision-making and community engagement. Applicants for this position must not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, nor have a principal interest in or 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

Knowledge in: Nursing theory and standards of care.
Knowledge in: Management/supervisory techniques
Knowledge in: Group dynamics.
Knowledge in: Title XIX ICF/IID regulations
Knowledge in: Training resources
Knowledge in: Infection control standards of care
Knowledge in: Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) process
Skills In: Nursing assessments and providing appropriate treatments
Skills In: Problem solving, fact-finding
Skills In: Verbal and written communication
Skills In: Time Management and Supervision
Skills In: Performing nursing procedures
Skills In: Developing/Training/Conducting in-service training
Skills In: Teamwork and Team Building
Ability to: Listen, assess, and respond to emergency situations.
Ability to: Provide supervision/direction to nursing staff
Ability to: Work in a 24-hour, 7-day/week environment
Ability to: Present in-service training in the classroom and hands-on settings
Ability to: Manage emergency situations in an effective and professional manner
Ability to: Review contract billings and schedules
Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks if driving is an essential function.
Maintain acceptable driving records and complete all required driver training if driving on state business.
Maintain statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
Successfully pass background and reference check.
Have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing AND a minimum of 3 years nursing experience, including the care of people with developmental disabilities, AND a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Performs medical record, medication observation, and medication room audits; analyzes findings, provides immediate staff retraining or issue resolution when necessary, suggests process improvements, and provides audit findings to management. Monitors documentation by nursing staff to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. Completes the medical information for the monthly trending report.
Conducts on-site visits to monitor/supervise nursing care quality by subordinate staff & registry; provides emergency care; provides nursing assessments & health care/treatments; consults direct care staff on member health care needs. Provides immediate feedback/retraining when issues related to health care are noted. Provides oversight to various contracts providing services, including pharmacy, nutritional, and dental.
Monitors nursing staff's performance. Meets with subordinates to resolve problems and questions regarding medical issues concerning members, work processes, policies, and organization. Assists with or participates fully in investigations regarding medical management of care.
Notes orders, prepares reports, documents results of assessments, and completes other necessary documentation as established by procedures and directives. Assists with hospital discharge planning.
Provides training to direct care staff on medically-related subjects. Assists with policy and procedure development. Promotes positive team atmosphere.
Meets/confers with Medical Care Services staff, physicians, pharmacies, health plans, nursing staff, and other professionals, as well as non-professionals, on issues related to the health care needs of members.

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