Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN)

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

We're searching for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to play a pivotal role in our Clinical Care Delivery Team. As an RN with us, you'll be instrumental in delivering top-notch, evidence-based care to a panel of seriously ill patients through telemedicine. We're seeking someone with a genuine passion for this important work and a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you! 

What you’ll do

Patient Care:

• Manage patients assigned to your Care Team, ensuring the RN and Interdisciplinary team visit frequencies align with the patient’s acuity level and needs.
• Communicate with patients via phone and video conferencing as outlined in the care plan.
• Provide patient care within your scope of practice and per provider orders.
• Assess and enroll patients, completing initial referral follow-ups as needed.
• Develop and update care plans based on ongoing assessments.
• Manage patient medications, including implementing orders, maintaining current medication lists, assisting with medication refills, and ensuring adequate supply.
• Provide patient follow-up and education on new medication orders.
• Facilitate requisition of medical supplies and durable medical equipment.
• Complete care coordination activities, ensuring timely documentation updates and communication with primary care providers and other physicians.
• Coordinate with the Interdisciplinary team and external agencies as necessary, including facilitating advanced care planning and hospice referrals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on Vynca services, disease processes, symptom management, and medication tracking.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Float Nurse:

• Assist in covering patient care for other care teams during normal working hours.

Your experience & qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current CA RN license, with the ability to obtain additional state licensure
• 1+ year of experience in palliative or hospice care 
• Minimum of one year experience as a professional nurse within the previous three years  
• Willing and able to work Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm in Pacific time zone, with the possibility of afternoons, evenings, and/or Saturday mornings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• CHPN certification or equivalent 
• Active OR RN license
• Remote work experience

Compensation & benefits

• $42-$52/hour: The actual hourly rate paid for this position will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to: your prior experience and skills related to the position, geographic location, company needs, and current market demands. 
• Great humans deserve great benefits! At Vynca, full time employees are eligible for benefits such as: medical, dental, and vision insurance, income protection benefits, flexible PTO, company holidays, 401k, and access to other wellness benefits. 

Additional information

• Background Screening: Employment is contingent on a background check, which may include a drug test, health screenings, and reference checks, depending on the role.