CLINICAL INVESTIGATIVE NURSE

State of Arizona; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

ASRS Retirement

Holidays & Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Stipends

Infant at Work

Transit Subsidy

Career Development

Job summary

The Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Developmental Disabilities seeks a Clinical Investigative Nurse to conduct CMS-aligned investigations, prepare clear reports, and coordinate corrective actions. This role involves traveling to state facilities 2–4 days per week and ensuring compliance with DHS and CMS rules.

Minimum qualifications include standing as a licensed registered nurse in Arizona, strong interview and writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in Arizona is required.
• Experience with investigations and reporting per CMS standards is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple investigations and coordinate with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical investigations within CMS timelines and prepare detailed reports.
• Submit quality investigative reports with clear recommendations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with protective services, law enforcement, and DHS/CMS for compliance.

Skills

Investigation & Interviewing

Oral & Written Communication

Medical Chart Review

Nursing Process

Project Management

Education

RN licensed in AZ

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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.

CLINICAL INVESTIGATIVE NURSE

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,000.00 - $78,000.00

Grade: 22

Closing Date: October 27, 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 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 Clinical Investigative 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.
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:

• Conducting the clinical investigations within 5 workdays. Completing detailed reports including recommendations regarding corrective action that meet CMS standards. Interviewing all involved and relevant parties and agencies involved. Coordinating and conducting investigation efforts as assigned by the supervisor.
• Completing and submitting detailed, clear, concise, and logical quality investigative reports within the five (5) day CMS requirement. Ensuring corrective actions are documented and completed according to the investigative report recommendations. Recommending closing the investigation once all corrective action(s) are completed.
• Promoting health, safety, and welfare of IID by developing recommendations of both individual-specific and systemic corrective actions and prevention strategies and monitoring thereof. Interfacing with protective services and law enforcement.
• Reviews DHS survey procedures, rules, regulations and standards to assure compliance.
• Traveling 2-4 days/week between all State Operated Facilities to conduct investigations, interviews, and fact-finding.
• Conducting interviews with all involved and relevant parties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Applicable Laws, rules, policies, procedures, and standards related to care delivery, Nursing scope of practice, and quality management
• Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), DHS and CMS rules and regulations
• Project management principles
• Professional report and technical writing principles
• General Laws and reporting regulations for abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations
• Health Care Issues and standards of care for vulnerable populations including developmentally disabled and/or those receiving long-term services
• Investigative methods & Interview techniques

Skills In:

• Technological skills including use of databases, Microsoft Office products, Google products, email and electronic referral and verification sources.
• Investigation and interviewing
• Producing professional technical reports and letters
• Oral and written communication skills
• Personal planning, organization and time management
• Medical chart review & Nursing Process including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation
• Decision-making skills & strong interpersonal skills
• Critically analyze problems and develop effective plans for corrective action

Ability to:

• Interpret rules, laws, and policies and apply them to unique case circumstances.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organize, prioritize, and track files and information from various sources.
• Work independently and with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Accommodate changing requirements or standards.

Selective Preference(s):

• One (1) year of experience working with the Intellectual Disability population.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.
• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Required at time of appointment: possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.

Benefits:

• 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 programhere. 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 lifelong 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 Ariana Dominguez at 480-790-1749 or [e-mail].
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 480-790-1749 or [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.