Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs

Would you like to be part of an amazing culture that helps Arizonans reach their full potential through providing services to support them? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Licensed Practical 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 is responsible for providing medical support to staff, completing required charting, reporting and recommended healthcare; administrating medications; providing skilled medical treatments; serving as consultant to staff regarding treatment of clients' illness, rehabilitation needs and preventive care; reviewing inventorying, verifying and delivering medications received from contracted pharmacy; providing staff training and completing other duties assigned by the Register Nurse (RN).

• The ideal/preferred candidate will possess at least 1 year experience in providing professional hands-on nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and at least 1 year of experience in professional community nursing.

• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• In-state travel is required. This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training
• Required at time of appointment: possession of a current license or temporary permit to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Arizona.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry and the Adult Protective Services Registry

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 Jean Harberts at 520-483-7072 or [email protected]. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as sign language interpreter or alternative format by contacting 520-483-7072 or [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.