Telehealth Nurse (4-Day Work Week on site)

About the position 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 a Telehealth (RN or LPN) who are passionate about community engagement and helping people access the care and resources they deserve. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN license in the State of Massachusetts, in either good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in adult foster care, home health, or community-based nursing.
• 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.
• Must have reliable transportation for travel to participant homes or AFC provider sites as required.
• Secure home office setup with reliable internet access.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent
• Prior experience supervising LPNs strongly preferred.

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.