About Vitra Health
Vitra Health is a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families across Massachusetts. Through innovative home- and community-based services, Vitra supports aging adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with complex care needs— supported by a Nurse, and Case Manager, Vitra ensures clients receive compassionate, personalized, and dignified care.
To help share our mission and expand our community impact, Vitra Health is seeking 4 Telehealth (RN or LPN) who are passionate about community engagement and helping people access the care and resources they deserve.
The Opportunity
The Telehealth (RN or LPN) for the Adult Foster Care Program performs client visits, assessments, admissions, client and caregiver education within the scope of their license and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This position ensures all client and caregiver documentation and telehealth interactions meet state and federal regulatory standards, including MassHealth and Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements. The licensed nurse serves as a clinical leader, educator, and quality reviewer for AFC participants and their caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Oversight and Documentation Review
- Ensure all documentation accurately reflects the member’s health status, functional abilities, and ongoing care needs.
- Conduct routine audits for compliance with AFC regulations and program policies.
- Provide feedback and corrective guidance to LPNs to ensure clinical accuracy and completeness.
- Assessment and Care Planning
- Collaborate with AFC Care Managers to ensure timely completion of initial, annual, and change-in-status assessments.
- Review and co-sign nursing assessments as required by MassHealth and DPH regulations.
- Support the interdisciplinary team in developing individualized care plans based on clinical findings and participant needs.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Maintain current knowledge of MassHealth Adult Foster Care program requirements and applicable MDS/clinical documentation standards.
- Participate in internal audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance program compliance and participant care outcomes.
- Prepare and support documentation for DPH or MassHealth reviews and site audits.
- Commits to quality and compliance standards as delineated by regulations and Vitra’s policies
- Staff Development and Training
- Educate and mentor staff on accurate, compliant documentation and person-centered care planning.
- Provide ongoing clinical training, coaching, and performance feedback related to AFC nursing standards.
- Support new staff orientation and ongoing competency assessments.
- Foster culture of customer service and commitment to quality care.
- Serve as a brand ambassador for Vitra reflecting our vision, mission, and values.
- Show genuine interest and compassion and commitment to the diversity of our clients and team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN license in the State of Massachusetts, in good standing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in adult foster care, home health, or community-based nursing.
- Prior experience supervising LPNs strongly preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of MassHealth Adult Foster Care regulations and documentation standards.
- Familiarity with MDS or similar assessment systems for long-term and community-based care.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy under deadlines.
- Hybrid: Combination of remote documentation review and onsite visits throughout Massachusetts as assigned.
- Must have reliable transportation for travel to participant homes or AFC provider sites as required.
- Secure home office setup with reliable internet access.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Works in a clean, well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures in close proximity to others.
- 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 navigate stairs; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment.
Perks and Benefits:
- Employer sponsored health Insurance with a generous employer match.
- Dental and Vision Benefits.
- Supplemental Benefits
- Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance.
- 401K with a 5% company match.
- Accrued Paid-Time-Off.
- Ten company paid holidays.
- Wellness Benefits.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Supportive team structure and company culture with a focus on work/life balance.
Vitra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
