HABILITATION NURSE SUPERVISOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Coolidge, AZ

4d•$87,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is hiring a Habilitation Nurse Supervisor to oversee medical care provided by nursing personnel and registry nurses. The supervisor ensures compliance with nursing standards of practice, policies, procedures, guidelines, Title XIX requirements, and licensing requirements for ICF/IIDs, and keeps the Director of Nursing informed of issues, concerns, and recommendations for resolution. The position is based at the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge (ATPC), a 24-hour residential setting serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The schedule is listed as a 7:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m. shift, with flexibility to work different shifts; most schedules include nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds and pushing and pulling at least 50 pounds. Applicants may not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation; have a principal interest in, or a spouse or close family member with a principal interest in, a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement; or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor. Appointment requires a current Arizona registered nurse license and a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card. Additional background, registry, reference, and eligibility checks apply.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Arizona, required at appointment.
Valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued under Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968.
Knowledge of nursing standards of practice.
Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
Skills in patient-needs assessment, problem solving, oral and written communication, time management, supervision, and investigation/fact finding.
Ability to listen, assess, and respond to emergency situations.
Ability to direct and supervise medical and non-medical staff.
Ability to work in a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week environment.
Ability to present in-service training in a classroom setting.
Must successfully pass background and reference checks, including applicable child and adult protective services registry checks, and complete E-Verify.
Must meet the stated restrictions concerning DDD licensing/certification, interests in DDD Qualified Vendor Agreements, and employment or subcontracting by a DDD Qualified Vendor.
If driving or using a vehicle is an essential job function, must meet the stated Arizona state-business driver’s license, training, record-check, and insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
At least three years of nursing experience, including care of individuals with developmental disabilities.
At least one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Visit residences on ATPC grounds to monitor and supervise the quality of nursing care provided by subordinates.
Provide emergency care and consult with direct care staff regarding patient care.
Give immediate feedback and retraining when direct-care issues are identified, and train direct-care staff on medically related subjects.
Assist with policy development and promote a positive team atmosphere.
Conduct medical-record audits, analyze findings, and recommend process improvements.
Conduct medication observation audits, provide immediate staff retraining as needed, and report findings to management.
Audit medication rooms, assist with resolving identified issues, and provide audit findings and process-improvement suggestions to management.
Meet with subordinates to address questions and problems involving residents’ medical issues, work processes, policies, and organization; review performance.
Assist with or participate in investigations concerning medical management of care.
Note orders and prepare reports for basic care, nursing assessments, and Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
Participate in developing corrective action plans for Title XIX, AHCCCS, Department of Health Services licensing, and ICF/IID policies and procedures; monitor compliance with corrective actions.
Meet and confer with Division management, physicians, pharmacies, health plans, and other professionals and non-professionals on residents’ health care issues.
Keep the Director of Nursing apprised of issues and concerns and recommend resolutions.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Long-term disability plan.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
Career advancement and employee development opportunities. The posting also notes the ASRS defined benefit plan and the option to participate in voluntary deferred compensation.