Registered Nurse

Join the dynamic journey at Vynca, where we're passionate about transforming care for individuals with complex needs. We are more than just a team; we are 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 of 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.

As the Enrollment Registered Nurse at Vynca, you will conduct telehealth 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.

Patient Care Conducts telehealth 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 Director of Palliative Care and Registered Nurse managers. Communicates with patients via phone, video conferencing per care plan. Provides patient care within scope of practice and per provider order Assesses and enrolls patients and as needed, completes initial referral follow-ups. Completes initial certification of illness (CTI) for value based program, if applicable. Completes initial care plan upon enrollment and ensures ongoing assessments, updating the care plan as appropriate. Manages patient’s medications Implements medication orders and ensures that medication list is current Proactively ensures adequate medication supply Assists with refill ordering and collaborates with pharmacies and outside resources when the client is unable to manage medications appropriately 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: Ensures that documentation is completed by the end of the next working day, including updates to the care plan and medication log. Ensures that the patient’s primary care provider and other physicians are notified of new orders from Vynca. Provides support, oversight, and mentorship to the CHW and/or LVN assigned to their Care Team. Refers, coordinates and communicates with the Interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care. Facilitates advanced care planning in collaboration with the Care Team. Facilitates referrals to outside agencies when appropriate, including timely referral to hospice when patient meets their criteria. 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. Assumes other duties in support of Vynca’s needs as directed by the Clinical Director 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. 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.