District Nurse - Health Services

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a District Nurse. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with 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. District Nurses will serve our community by supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, conducting comprehensive assessments, and collaborating with external agencies to ensure appropriate services are in place. This is a field-based role, requiring direct engagement with members in various community settings. 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; places vendor calls; completes nursing referrals; assists with receiving medical equipment; coordinates skilled nursing services; follows hospitalizations and emergency department visits; collaborates 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 call