Registered Nurse

Vynca•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$48 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

Vynca is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Clinical Care Delivery Team and support seriously ill patients through evidence-based care in a hybrid model combining in-person visits and telemedicine. The nurse serves as a key member of an interdisciplinary team and provides care across Los Angeles and other locations where Vynca operates. Candidates must reside within 25 miles of the assigned territory because of frequent travel. The role coordinates patient care, manages an assigned caseload, assesses and enrolls patients, develops and updates care plans, and provides care within the nurse’s scope of practice and provider orders. The nurse supports medication management, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, and referrals, while maintaining timely documentation and communication with providers, families, caregivers, and community agencies. The nurse may also cover patient care for other teams during normal working hours. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, with work both in the field and remotely. Flexibility for potential evenings and weekends is required. Occasional travel may be needed for job duties, training, or company events. 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. A background check, potentially including a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role, is required before employment. Identity and work eligibility are verified using E-Verify upon hire.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license and ability and willingness to obtain licensure in other states.
At least 1 year of experience in palliative or hospice care.
At least 1 year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous 3 years.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
General computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office and the internet.
Willingness and ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, both in the field and remotely, with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends.
Must reside within 25 miles of the assigned territory due to frequency of travel.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including occasional lifting of items weighing 25 pounds or less.

Nice To Haves

Oregon RN license, highly preferred.
CHPN certification, or ability to obtain it.
Remote work experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coordinator for patients’ care needs and facilitate services across the interdisciplinary care team.
Manage patients assigned to the Care Team and ensure RN and interdisciplinary team visit frequencies align with patient acuity and clinical needs.
Communicate with patients by phone and video conferencing and provide in-person visits as needed and outlined in the care plan.
Provide patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with provider orders.
Assess and enroll patients, completing initial referral follow-ups as needed.
Develop and update care plans based on ongoing assessments and clinical needs identified by the care team.
Collaborate with the care team as patients’ clinical status changes.
Manage patient medications, including implementing orders, maintaining current medication lists, assisting with refills, and helping patients establish consistent medication administration methods.
Follow up with patients and educate them about new medication orders.
Facilitate requisitions for medical supplies and durable medical equipment.
Coordinate care, keeping documentation current and communicating with primary care providers, community providers, care team members, family and caregivers, home health agency staff, and other care providers.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and external agencies, including facilitating advance care planning and hospice referrals.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about Vynca services, anticipatory guidance related to serious illness and possible complications, symptom management, and medication tracking; reinforce contacting the care team first to help prevent exacerbations and unnecessary hospital admissions.
Cover patient care for other care teams during normal working hours.
Perform additional duties as assigned.