Hospital Liaison, Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

TRIBAL HEALTH NURSE LIAISON

Division of Developmental Disabilities 4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

At the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Tribal Health Nurse Liaison. 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.

Directly support DDD-THP members through the Complex Care Team, including coordinating and monitoring physical and behavioral health services and long term services and supports. Support DDD staff with care coordination and assessment of members’ physical, behavioral, and long-term care needs to develop comprehensive care plans for prevention, improved outcomes, reduced risk status, and increased self-care opportunities. Discharge planning from hospital and emergency department.

Communicate electronically and telephonically with staff at tribal facilities to support the delivery of healthcare services for members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes discharge planning, transportation, and changes in level of care such as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospice. Work with DFSM to ensure DDD-THP members receive care in a timely manner and resolve members’ issues in collaboration with AHCCCS providers and DDD vendors. Report quality of care concerns promptly.

Travel to Tribal communities to educate and provide educational workshops on health-related topics, including intellectual and developmental disabilities and the Tribal Health Program to tribal staff and communities. Listens to the tribal communities and tribal leaders regarding their concerns and works within DDD to try to create or find solutions.

Educate DDD staff on tribal services and programs, including Healthcare Services staff and support coordinators, to improve tribal and DDD relationships and improve health care for AI/AN and DDD-THP members.

Prepare a variety of reports and complete special projects. Provides DDD policy support and interpretation to tribal nations and tribal clinicians, promoting services and programs that improve the health of DDD-THP members.

Nursing theories and practices related to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions.

Cultural awareness of the American Indian tribes in Arizona and other Arizona cultural and racial populations.

Policies and procedures of the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

In-depth knowledge of problem-solving and technical writing.

HIPAA and Protected Health information regulations.

Acute nursing processes, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Comprehensive nursing assessment and needs analysis.

Proficient in Microsoft or Google Suites, including documents and spreadsheets.

Developing, analyzing, and implementing health treatment plans.

Understanding of and experience with special health care needs populations.

Respect the customs and traditions of different tribal communities.

Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as cooperatively with others.

Promote trust by building mutually beneficial relationships based on respect.

Observe and assess the health status and needs of individuals.

Learn, interpret, and apply federal and state statutes and policies and procedures relating to developmental disabilities, tribal entities.

Demonstrate ability for problem-solving, decision-making and promoting continuous quality improvement.

The ideal candidate for this position will have: 2-4 years of experience with and comprehensive knowledge of American Indian cultures. Experience communicating with Tribal Leaders and Community Members regarding the needs of American Indians.

Required at time of appointment: possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.

Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.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.

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: 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 Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.

Tuition Reimbursement.

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. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.