PROGRAM MONITORING MANAGER-RN

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.

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The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Program Monitoring Manager-RN.

DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven.

These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

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 a close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

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 programmatic & contractual monitoring of Nurse Supported Group Homes. Including statewide compliance reviews to meet the requirements of A.

A.C. Title 6, Chapter 6, Articles 8 & 9. Provides technical assistance to non-medical staff regarding medical related issues that are identified through incident reports & / or on-site audits.

Conducts medical record reviews as relevant to compliance issues. Conducts new home reviews for Nurse Supported Group Homes.

Acts as the lead on coordinating all monitoring activities for the ICF / IDs which must comply with the Code of Federal Regulations.

This includes scheduling, writing comprehensive reports reflecting deficiencies, ensuring follow-up to verify correction of deficiencies, providing technical assistance, tracking, and trending of deficiencies for trends, and making recommendations to ICF / ID Administration to sustain on-going compliance.

Conducts contractual reviews of Facilities. Conducts reviews and / or provides direction regarding medications, medication administration procedures, and / or proper use if medical equipment in non-medical facilities as requested.

This includes reviewing agency policy and procedures regarding these areas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge in :

• Federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing documentation surrounding DDD practices.
• Auditing files and conducting contractual reviews of Facility inspections.
• Code of Federal Regulations related to Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF / ID).

Skills in :

• Assessing, reviewing, and / or conducting contractual reviews of Assisted Living Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Analyzing situations and / or data, (i.e., critical thinking).
• Nursing processes including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.

Ability to :

• Conduct and coordinate training on identified issues and procedures.
• Relate to multiple levels of employees and organizational personnel.
• Plan, organize complex work, and complete reports based on data and documents in an accurate, clear, and professional manner.

Selective Preference(s) :

The ideal candidate will have :

1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a vulnerable population. Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team & on the job or specialized training in the review & evaluation of documents & plans related to the care & supports of individuals with DD.

Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations related to ICF / ID is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

• 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 to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804.
• In-state travel is required. 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 operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) ).

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; 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
• 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 . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

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.