Job No: 544153
Work Type: Full-time
Location: COOLIDGE
Categories: Management/Supervisor,Healthcare/Nursing/Investigations/Compliance
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 SUPERVISOR
Job Location:
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
2800 N. Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona, 85128
NOC Shift: 7:00 PM - 3:30 AM
Posting Details:
Salary: $87,000.00 - $97,000.00
Grade: N2
Closing Date: October 23, 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 (https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8) 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 Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision/oversight of medical care provided by nursing personnel under their supervision as well as registry nurses; ensure compliance with nursing standard of practice, policies, procedures and guidelines; monitor Title XIX and licensing requirements for ICF/MR's; and keep the Director of Nursing apprised of issues and/or concerns and recommendations for resolution.
Flexibility in schedule (i.e., work different shifts) as these are 24-hour residential settings. Most schedules work nights, weekends and holidays. Requires lifting/carrying at least 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling at least 50 lbs.
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:
Make rounds to residences on grounds of the ATPC to monitor/supervise the quality of nursing care by subordinates; provide emergency care; consult with direct care staff on patient care. Provide immediate feedback and retraining when issues related to direct care are noted.Provide training to direct care staff on medically-related subjects. Assist with policy development. Promote a positive team atmosphere
Performs medical record audits, analyzes findings and offers suggestions for process improvement when necessary. Performs medication observation audits, provides immediate staff retraining when necessary and provides audit findings to management for review. Perform medication room audit, assist with immediate resolution of issues identified, provide audit findings & suggestions for process improvement to management.
Meet with subordinates to resolve problems and questions regarding medical issues concerning individuals, work processes, policies, organization; review performance. Assist with or participate fully with investigations regarding medical management of care.
Note orders and prepare reports for basic care, nursing assessments, and Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
Participate in the development of Corrective Action Plans for Title XIX, AHCCCS, Department of Health Services Licensing; policies and procedures for ICF/IIDs. Assist with ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with corrective actions. Meet/confer with Division management, physicians, pharmacies, health plans, and other professionals as well non-professionals on issues related to the health care of residents.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
Nursing Standards of Practice
Management/Supervisory techniques
Skills In:
Patient needs assessment
Problem solving and communication (both oral and written)
Time management
supervision
Investigation / fact finding
Ability to:
Listen, assess and respond to emergency situations
Provide supervision/direction to medical and non-medical staff
Work in a 24-hour, 7 days / week environment
Present in-service training in classroom setting
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
a Bachelor's degree in nursing
a minimum of three years nursing experience which includes the care of individuals with developmental disabilities
a minimum of one year of supervisory experience
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 (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
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 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@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 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
