Registered Nurse (Enrollments)

Join the dynamic journey at Vynca, where we're passionate about transforming care for individuals with complex needs.

We’re more than just a team; we're a close-knit community. Our shared commitment to caring for each other and those we serve is what sets us apart. Guided by our unwavering core values: Excellence, Compassion, Curiosity, and Integrity, we forge paths of success together. Join us in this transformative movement where you can contribute to making a profound difference every day.

At Vynca, our mission is to provide comprehensive care for more quality days at home.

About the job
As the Enrollment Registered Nurse at Vynca, you will conduct tele-health visits to assess patients for palliative care eligibility and refer them as needed. Responsibilities include managing patient care through regular assessments and updates to care plans, overseeing medication management, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and facilitating advanced care planning.

What you’ll do

1. Patient Care

   • Conducts tele-health visits assigned to their schedule, assessing if the patient meets criteria for palliative care services and referring to the appropriate program under direction of the Clinical Manager.

   • Communicates with patients via phone and video conferencing.

   • Provides patient care within scope of practice.

   • Assesses and enrolls patients as needed, and completes initial referral follow-ups.

   • Completes all required clinical documentation to support program enrollment..

   • Completes initial care plan upon enrollment and ensures ongoing assessments, updating the care plan as appropriate.

   • Manages patient’s medications

     1. Implements medication orders and ensures that medication list is current

     2. Proactively ensures adequate medication supply

     3. Assists with refill ordering and collaborates with pharmacies and outside resources when the client is unable to manage medications appropriately

     4. Provides appropriate patient follow-up and education when new medication orders are implemented

   • Facilitates requisition of medical supplies and durable medical equipment.

   • Completes care coordination activities:

     1. Ensures that documentation is completed by the end of the next working day, including updates to the care plan.Ensures that the patient’s primary care provider and other physicians are notified of new orders from Vynca.

     2. Refers, coordinates and communicates with the Interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care.

     3. Facilitates advanced care planning in collaboration with the Care Team.

     4. Facilitates referrals to outside agencies when appropriate, including timely referral to hospice when patient meets their criteria.

     5. Teaches patients and caregivers about Vynca services and palliative care, including provision of educational materials about specific disease processes and symptom management, as well as caregiver teaching and the importance of medication teaching/tracking.

2. Float Nurse

   • During normal working hours, has designed time spent assisting in the coverage of patient care of other care teams. This includes conduction follow up visits.

   • Coverage of patient triage phone calls when triage RN is not available.

3. Outreach (0-15%)

   • Conduct outreach to community partners to develop, improve, and sustain relationships, including but not limited to hospitals, referral sources, and community agencies.

4. Assumes other duties in support of Vynca’s needs as directed by Clinical leadership.

Your experience and qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license; ability and willingness to obtain licensure in other states.

• 1+ year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous three years.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

• Positive interpersonal skills required.

• Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of MS Office and the internet.

• Willing and able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Pacific Time, with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends.

Preferred qualifications

• CHPN certification or ability to obtain CHPN certification.

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology or home health admissions.

• Experience with Microsoft, Google, Zoom, and computer technology.

Additional Information

• The hiring process for this role may consist of applying, followed by a phone screen, online assessment(s), interview(s), an offer, and background/reference checks.

• Background Screening: A background check, which may include a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role, will be required prior to employment.

• Job Description Scope: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional activities, duties, and responsibilities not listed herein.

• Vaccination Requirement: Employees in patient, client, or customer-facing roles must be vaccinated against influenza. Requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not always be approved.

• Employment Eligibility: Compliance with federal law requires identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: At Vynca Inc., we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other protected group under federal, state, or local law.