Registered Nurse

Vynca; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynca is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Palliative Care team in California. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based, compassionate nursing care to seriously ill patients across assigned territories with travel required.

Requirements include active California RN license, 2+ years in home health or community health, and experience in palliative care preferred. Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm PT with occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in home health or community health; direct experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience within the past three years.
• 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 potential evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing services per individualized care plans under provider direction; assess treatment effectiveness and patient responses.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary planning and case conferences; ensure updated care plans and goals.
• Record and communicate patient observations in HIPAA-compliant systems.
• Facilitate case management and care coordination to uphold care plans.
• Manage assigned patients with appropriate visit frequencies and acuity adjustments.
• Educate patients and caregivers about palliative care and medications.
• Assist with in-person completion and documentation of advanced care planning (e.g., POLST).
• Float nurse coverage for other teams during normal hours.
• Coordinate travel arrangements including hotel and flights; occasional overtime may be required.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Home health

Palliative care

Documentation

Communication skills

Independent work

EMR

Google Suite

Driver's license

Education

California RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Google Workspace

Job description

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 Registered Nurse (RN) to play a pivotal role in our Palliative Care team. As an RN 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 the below territory, with primary travel occurring throughout Humboldt, Coastal Redding, Shasta, and Far North areas. Candidates wishing to be considered must reside within 25‑miles of the assigned territory due to frequency of travel.

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 Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in home health or community health. Direct experience in palliative care or hospice is highly preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience within the past three years.
• 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.