REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

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. The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with flexible, high-quality, and member-driven services and supports. These services offer individuals opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and community engagement. 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

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
• Driver’s License Requirements: Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must 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.
• Valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position 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; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Managed Care, Medicaid & Medicare concepts
• Case management concepts, principles, and strategies
• Nursing theories and practices related to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions.
• Interdisciplinary team planning processes
• Person centered planning strategies
• Case Management (Interviewing, Advocacy, Collaboration)
• Comprehensive nursing assessment & needs analysis
• Building consensus, continuous quality improvement and financial accountability
• Critical Interviewing techniques.
• Developing, analyzing and implementing health treatment plans
• Ability to work with other physicians and health professionals
• Ability to work with the legal system
• Ability to observe and assess health status and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to manage workload and meet time lines
• Ability to interpret and apply DDD Policies and Procedures

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level