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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. QUALITY ASSURANCE INVESTIGATIVE NURSE (QA District Nurse) Job Location: Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) 400 W. Congress Street Tucson, Arizona 85701 Posting Details: Salary: $66,000.00 - $78,000.00
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 01/26/2025 Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizonans thrive? 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. 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 Quality Assurance Investigate Nurse. 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.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Conducts on-site unannounced Health & Safety Visit inspections to licensed settings within Southern Arizona. (i.e., Group Homes, Day Programs, Developmental Homes).
• Reviews Incident Reports and actively participates in the investigation and fact finding process associated with incidents which have been determined to be Quality of Care concerns. Communicates with Qualified Vendors to obtain pertinent documents and other information. Utilizes the Incident Management System database. Electronically Archives All information and submits all investigation documentation to the Quality. Management Unit within a specified timeline.
• Provides information and expertise during Member team meetings. At times, may oversee emergent relocation of DDD Members. Makes recommendations to Support Coordination based on findings during Health and Safety visits. Regularly collaborates with other Investigative Nurses and communicates with Nurse Supervisor.
• Works with appropriate Regulatory Agencies and as a Mandated Reporter, reports concerns within a timely fashion.
• Follow up with Qualified Vendors regarding Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Remediation.
• Provides the qualified vendors, service providers, and Division staff with training, technical assistance and continued on-site monitoring to reduce the likelihood of incident reoccurrence and to promote vendor/provider regulatory compliance.
• Maintains high degree of confidentiality and integrity while representing the Division in a professional manner.
Knowledge of:
• Clinical Investigative Fact Finding and onsite clinical monitoring methods.
• Division Contractual, licensing, and on-site monitoring.
• Managed Care, AHCCCS, ADHS and CMS.
• Applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and standards related to acute care delivery, Nursing.
• Scope of practice and Healthcare Competencies.
Skills In:
• Organization, planning and time management.
• High level of Writing proficiency
• Effective communication, interviewing, interaction with the public and staff.
• Critical interviewing techniques.
Ability to:
• Write, summarize and produce reports.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Windows, Excel, MS Word, Google Suite
• Travel instate when requested.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a vulnerable population. Experience conducting investigations is highly desirable.
• Required at time of appointment: possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 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).
• 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.).
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
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Alyssa Figueroa at 602-653-9837 or alyssafigueroa@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 602-653-9837 or alyssafigueroa@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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