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Vitra Health

Licensed Practical Nurse, Case Manager - Community Based

Vitra Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Vitra Health

is hiring, and we believe that our team is the key to our success. That is why we are looking for a

Licensed Practical Nurse

to support our clients of

Boston

and its surrounding areas which include

Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Hyde Park, West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Mattapan .

Vitra Health

is an AFC provider. The Adult Foster Care (AFC) program is a Mass Health funded program that provides stipend payments to qualified caregivers aiding with specific ADLS for a member in need of care, in a qualified setting. Our care teams, comprised of a Nurse and Case Manager, provide vital support for the clients and caregivers in our program.

As an

LPN Case Manager , you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, reevaluating and revising care and coordinating resources for program participants. Update and maintain patient records, implement orders for medications and treatments and perform assessments. Ensure ongoing education, training, and professional development of all staff that is relevant to care of program participants.

New College Grads Welcome to Apply

Perks and Benefits

Health Insurance with a 75% employer contribution!

Dental and Vision Benefits

Supplemental Benefits including Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance.

401K with a company match

Generous Paid-Time-Off

Competitive pay rate

Unique one-on-one care environment

Supportive team structure and company culture with a focus on work/life balance

Paid training opportunities

Wellness Benefits

Essential Functions

Complete monthly, 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.

Complete all required documentation per regulation and communicate professionally with client PCP and other healthcare providers when necessary.

Serve as a brand ambassador for Vitra reflecting our vision, mission, and values.

Show a genuine interest and compassion for the communities we serve and commitment to the diversity of our clients and team members.

Mentors and supports team members.

Other duties, responsibilities and opportunities as needed.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Willingness to travel within assigned region.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Licensed as LPN by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Minimum of one year experience in a skilled nursing or home care setting or comparable work experience preferred.

Fluency in both English and second language strongly preferred.

Case management, behavioral health, social services and/or community health worker experience preferred.

Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills.

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 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.

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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