Habilitation Nurse II

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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HABILITATION NURSE II

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD
2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128

PM Shift: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, 5 - 8 Hour Shifts

Posting Details:

Salary: $85,000.00 - $88,000.00

Grade: N1

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Job Summary:

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Habilitation Nurse II . This position is responsible for understanding the physical health care needs and coordinating care for members with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have skilled nursing needs. This position provides specialized nursing case management for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) requiring skilled nursing care; completes required documentation, reporting, and recommended health care prevention plans; ensures physicians' orders are obtained, updated, and renewed with therapeutic interventions per contractual agreement requirements; acts as a consultant to individuals, families and staff regarding treatment of member illness, rehabilitation needs, and preventative care; participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams; and represents the medical component during quarterly Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP) meetings. Flexibility in schedule is highly desired as these are 24 hour residential settings and periodic monitoring is required. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, nights and overtime, when necessary.

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.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 to develop relationships and familiarize with family dynamics/needs/supports; make 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 Health such 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• 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 delivery system.

Skills In:

• 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.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Recognize indicators of abuse and neglect
• 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.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• 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.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Required at time of appointment: possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: 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. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
• Employee shall have a 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).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Johanna Valdiviezo at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

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