Nursing Manager
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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.
NURSING MANAGER
Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
4000 North Central Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85012
Salary: $86000.00 - $90800.00
Grade: N2
Closing Date: August 14 2025
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 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 Nursing Manager. 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 is responsible for planning implementing and managing the Nurse Case Management Program consisting of nurses reporting directly to this position. This position monitors program performance to assure conformance with rules and regulations per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Division policy. Program services include health care monitoring with a focus on preventative health care health education and discharge planning. The position reviews and responds to member complaints grievances and unusual incident reports (UIR) as related to Health Care Services (HCS). In-state travel to all District sites and offices as needed for presentations or technical assistance to the collaboration with peers develops publications related to the program and participates in presentations to professional groups. This position also participates in AHCCCS surveys and annual reviews.
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.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develops implements manages and evaluates a system that provides for community nursing support to developmentally disabled members. Assists in development of policy and procedure of program. Assumes regional nursing responsibility for the District.
- Assigns caseloads monitors work activities nursing assessments skilled nursing hours conducts meetings and provides assistance in resolving conflicts. Responsible for recruitment hiring retention and evaluation of work performance of employees. Conducts training seminars and statewide nurses meetings.
- Reviews and investigates UIRs that pertain to health issues monitors quality of care issues ventilator dependent in hospitals skilled nursing facilities and residential settings. Analyzes and interprets data in order to identify trends with Division members.
- Provides health education to staff and telephone triage or on-site in the community for acute problems. Responsible for team building and coordination of work between Support Coordinators Nurses and other community partners.
- Provide medical assistance to CMO and Medical Director(s) when needed. Attend District meetings on behalf of the HCS Administrator when needed.
Knowledge of:
- Comprehensive knowledge of developmentally disabled nursing theory and practice.
- Community health care service and resources.
- DES/DDD policies AHCCCS rules health plan regulations 42-Code of Federal Regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes.
- All aspects of health care management.
Skills In:
- Primary skills acquired during formal nursing education.
- Conflict resolution.
- Management supervision and teaching.
- Group facilitation and team building.
- Research and analysis and verbal written communication.
Ability To:
- Be assertive and accountable for own actions.
- Self-manage and organized.
- Be proactive and solution-oriented.
- Be responsive.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Experience using database systems to track trend and provide analysis of data. Must abide by nursing regulations.
- Prefer experience using database systems to track trend and provide analysis of data. Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred. Must abide by nursing regulations.
- Required at the 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.
- Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
- Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804.
- 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:Drivers License Requirements.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
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
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page.
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 Laura Kaspar at or
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 or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
