Registered Nurse

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, in addition to executing assessment and admission visits, you will provide non-clinical support, educating clients and caregivers. Areas will include health maintenance and preventative measures, assisting in healthcare management navigation, and accessing community support. If you are someone passionate about advocating for your clients and facilitating the success of clients remaining safely in their homes, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Complete intake and annual assessment and admission visits.
• Complete all required documentation including client assessment forms and multidisciplinary plan of care and communicate professionally with client PCP and other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Review all information in the client's admission binder, ensuring understanding as well as educating the caregiver on use of the MH required caregiver communication tool or electronic visit verification system depending on program participation.
• Complete regular, in-home visits, caregiver education/skills training, and assess health and environmental changes.
• Conduct semi-annual visits, reviewing and updating existing plan of care and corresponding goals, medication review and reconciliation, and review caregiver communication tools.
• Address concerns regarding environment, psychosocial status, and changes in physical health.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and work collaboratively to address client needs.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned by management.
• Foster a culture of customer service and commitment to quality care.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Vitra, reflecting our vision, mission, and values.
• Show a genuine interest and compassion for the communities we serve.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel within assigned region required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Licensed as an RN by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, required.
• Minimum of two-year recent experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities.
• Fluency in both English and a second language strongly preferred.
• Case management, behavioral health, social services, and/or community health worker experience preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills required.
• Must be solution-oriented and able to multitask.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Office-based work in a clean, well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures near others.
• Client-facing field staff and community liaisons require frequent travel to client homes or community settings; ability to drive safely; work in client homes may involve varying temperatures, odors, allergens, pets, and other environmental factors.
• Requires substantial periods of repetitive work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Requires walking and standing; requires frequent sitting more than 75% of the workday.
• Requires the ability to negotiate stairs.
• Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment.