Assessment Registered Nurse (North Region)

VITRA Health is hiring, and we believe that our team is the key to our success. That is why we are looking for an Assessment Registered Nurse to support our clients of Lowell, Lawrence, Andover, Tewksbury, and surrounding areas . If you're a passionate, caring, motivated professional who is looking to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply today!

VITRA Health understands that most caregivers face tremendous financial and emotional challenges, often without compensation or support for their selfless efforts. That's why, at VITRA, we provide comprehensive assistance to caregivers with financial support, a customized care plan, community resources, and caring teams of nurses and case managers.

Job Overview:

The  Assessment Registered Nurse  will be responsible for conducting regular in-person visits with clients and caregivers in a qualified setting to ensure clients remain safe and healthy in the community while decreasing/preventing unnecessary hospitalizations and re-hospitalizations. They will work closely with the interdisciplinary Care Team in developing proactive action plans to best serve the client's needs. 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!

This is a part-time role between 24 to 30 hours a week. 

Essential Functions : 

• 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 and 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.
• 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.

Education, Experience , and Licensure Requirements:

• Willingness to travel within assigned region required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Fluency in both English and second language strongly preferred.
• Licensed as an RN by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing required.
• Minimum of two years' recent experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities.
• 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 be able to multitask.
• CPR Certification.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• 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 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:

• Accrued Paid-Time-Off.
• A DP LifeMart Corporate Discounts
• Competitive Pay Rates.
• 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.

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