REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
About The Position
The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to join their team as a Registered Nurse Case Manager in the Specialty District. DES strengthens individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. The Division of Developmental Disabilities (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
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
- Valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968.
- Candidates shall be 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 pass background and reference check.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of experience working as a registered nurse in behavioral health, home care, hospice or long-term care is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of the current Medicaid and Behavioral Health service delivery system a plus.
Responsibilities
- Convene and facilitate in-person, multi-disciplinary Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) meetings to determine and identify services.
- Coordinate and monitor member long term care, physical and behavioral health services.
- Vendor calls for long term care services, CRS referrals, specialized transportation, discharge, specialty care, arranging for medical equipment, coordinating skilled nursing or home health services.
- 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 plan and health care professionals to network to provide continuity of care for member.
- Conducts assessment of member’s physical, behavioral, & long-term care needs to develop comprehensive care plans for prevention, outcome improvement, decrease risk status, & increase self-care opportunities.
- The assessment to include Social Determinants of Health; social & economic factors, natural & built environments & policies & programs.
- Write comprehensive progress notes and maintain case records.
- Conducts on-site visits to member/family homes, schools, and program sites to discuss member’s progress, needs and develop relationships.
- Become familiar with family dynamics/needs/supports and make appropriate referrals to community agencies.
- Provides oversight relating to services the member receives and reports quality of care concerns promptly per DDD’s policies and procedures.
- Assists with members/families in crisis.
- 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 and completes cost effective studies on assigned members.
- Prepare a variety of reports to include a Licensed Health Aid Hourly Nursing Assessment Tool.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
