RN Full-time
State of Arizona

HABILITATION NURSE 2

State of Arizona Yuma, AZ, US
$67,000 - $78,000 / year
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

HABILITATION NURSE 2

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1800 East Palo Verde Street, Yuma, Arizona 85365

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,000.00 - $78,000.00 

Grade: N1

Closing Date: April 16, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

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 2. 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 (interstate travel is required) to develop relationships and familiarize with family dynamics/needs/supports; makes 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 Healthsuch 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.
●Think critically and problem-solve.
●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.
●Experience translating from English to Spanish.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

● 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).
● 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.
● Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 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.
● 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 Ariana Dominguez at 480-790-1749 or arianadominguez@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting 480-790-1749 or arianadominguez@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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