LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

AZ State Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

ASRS retirement benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

The Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Developmental Disabilities in Phoenix seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. You will perform nursing assessments, manage medications, and coordinate care to support residents with developmental disabilities.

This role requires compliance with licensing standards and thorough documentation. You will train and guide staff, participate in care planning, and ensure health and safety across a state-operated residential setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice in ID/ICF/IID settings.
• Familiar with State Nurse Practice Act and federal regulations.
• Accurate nursing documentation and health records processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and routine care for residents.
• Reconcile and manage medications and pharmacy deliveries.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and coordinate care.
• Train staff on health status and discharge expectations.
• Administer medications and treatments; complete health records.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Emergency treatment

Clinical decision making

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Training staff

Care plan development

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - AZ

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.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
3322 East Pinchot Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,000.00 - $70,000.00

Grade: LPN

Closing Date: October 8, 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.

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 (LPN). 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:

• Performs medical testing on member residents of DDD State Operated Residential Services. Performs nursing assessments in conjunction with the RN in emergency care of resident members. Performs routine nursing care and vital signs on resident members. Obtains and processes lab specimens for resident members. Maintains on-ground communication to coordinate healthcare with RN.
• Receives and reconciles pharmacy deliveries ensuring that the medications for member residents match the orders. Delivers and accounts for medications delivered to the homes. Completes orders for supplies reorders. Assists with physician clinic.
• Transport resident members in a State Operated assigned accessible state vehicle to and from medical appointments, group outings, and other necessary events outside the state operated facility. Residents in state-operated facilities need to be transported with required medical equipment, requiring the State Operated assigned accessible state vehicles.
• Trains staff on the health status of member residents, medical testing, discharge expectations, etc.
• Administers medications, injections, and special treatments to member residents.
• Completes documentation in member residents’ files and health records/forms in compliance with Health Services directives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
ID Client nursing theory and practice
Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) and State Licensing requirements.
State Nurse Practice Act
Title XIX federal regulations and licensing standards
Agency and Division State-Operated Services policy and procedures
Proper nursing documentation
Member condition and medical/physical changing care needs
Medication administration practices

Skills In:
Nursing assessment (all skills allowed by scope of practice)
Providing appropriate treatment in emergency situations
Making nursing judgment and effective problem solving
Time Management & Interpersonal communication
Communicating clearly and concisely in writing and verbally
Providing formal instructions
Developing, analyzing, and implementing treatment care plans and documenting properly.

Ability to:
Listen, observe, assess, and respond to medical emergencies
Make independent decisions regarding member health concerns
Present training material in a clear and precise manner
Respond to medical issues/inquires in a professional manner
Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure the health and safety of individuals
Work in an interdisciplinary process.

Selective Preference(s):

• At least 1 year of experience in providing professional hands‑on nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and at least 1 year of experience in professional community nursing.

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 Licensed Practical 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 program here. 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.