Licensed Vocational Nurse

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 seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to play a pivotal role in our Palliative Care team. As a LVN with us, you'll be instrumental in delivering top-notch, evidence-based care to a panel of seriously ill patients. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for this important work and a deep commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you! This position requires consistent travel throughout Sacramento, North Valley, Solano, and Vallejo. What you’ll do Patient Care: Deliver nursing services aligned with individualized care plans under the direction of the patient's provider, assessing treatment effectiveness and the patient's physical and emotional responses. Collaborate in interdisciplinary planning and case conferences, ensuring care plans are up to date, goals are relevant and feasible for the care team's capabilities, and concerns are escalated appropriately. Record and communicate patient observations accurately within HIPAA-compliant systems and medical records. Facilitate case management and care coordination to uphold patient care plans effectively. Manage assigned patients, ensuring appropriate visit frequencies and addressing evolving acuity levels and clinical needs. Educate patients and caregivers about VyncaCare services, palliative care, disease processes, symptom management, and medication management. Assist with the in-person completion and documentation of advanced care planning discussions, including POLST forms and related care preference documentation. Float Nurse Assist in covering patient care for other care teams during normal working hours Administrative Strong collaboration with scheduling team to identify travel dates Coordination of all travel arrangements including hotel, flights, etc. Occasionally overtime might be required for travel ​​​​​​​Your experience and qualifications Active, unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license. 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in home health or community health. Direct experience in palliative care or hospice is highly preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in nursing practices, clinical judgment, and documentation. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently. Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable vehicle. Proficiency in EMR, Google Suite, and other relevant technologies. Willing and able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm Pacific Time, with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends. 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.