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Vynca

Home-based care including ACP and palliative

Registered Nurse

Full-Time
$48 - $52/hr
Junior
Hackensack, NJ, USA+1 moreMore locations: Bergen County, NJ, USA
HybridMust reside within 25 miles of the assigned territory; the role includes travel throughout northern New Jersey.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • An active, unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse license and the ability and willingness to obtain licensure in other states.
  • At least one year of professional nursing experience within the previous three years.
  • General computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the internet.
  • Ability and willingness to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, in the field and remotely, with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends.
  • Must reside within 25 miles of the assigned territory because of frequent travel.
  • Must be vaccinated against influenza for this patient-facing role; requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not be approved.
  • Must complete identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire.
  • Ability to perform the role's physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, talking, using hands, listening, observing, working at a computer for an entire shift with appropriate breaks, and occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting items weighing 25 pounds or less.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary coordinator for patients' care needs, facilitating services across the interdisciplinary care team to ensure all patient needs are met.
  • Manage patients assigned to the Care Team and ensure registered nurse and interdisciplinary team visit frequencies align with each patient's 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 according to 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 to address patients' needs as their clinical status changes.
  • Manage patient medications, including implementing orders, maintaining current medication lists, assisting with medication refills, and helping patients establish consistent medication-administration methods.
  • Follow up with and educate patients about new medication orders.
  • Facilitate requisitions for medical supplies and durable medical equipment.
  • Coordinate care, including timely documentation updates and communication 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 as needed, including facilitating advance care planning and hospice referrals.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about Vynca services, anticipatory guidance related to serious illness and potential 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.
  • Travel as needed to perform job duties and attend training or company events.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A California and/or Oregon Registered Nurse license is highly preferred.
  • Hospice or palliative care experience is highly preferred.
  • CHPN certification, or the ability to obtain it.
  • Remote work experience.

About the company

VyncaCare delivers home-based care for people with serious illnesses. It offers Advance Care Planning (ACP), Palliative Care, and Enhanced Care Management, coordinating with physicians and care teams to bring the right care at the right time in a patient’s home. Its digital ACP platform helps patients, loved ones, and providers communicate about treatment wishes, while educating patients on options and providing ongoing support. Revenue comes from partnerships with healthcare providers and payers, integrating these services into existing care networks to improve outcomes and lower costs. The company differentiates itself by combining in-home, coordinated care with a formal digital tool for advance care planning and continuous patient education, aiming to make care decisions aligned with patient goals and reduce uncertainty in difficult healthcare moments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Vynca named the 2026 Inc. 5000 list in August, signaling rapid revenue growth.
  • Its 2025 care report cited 9,865 patients, 52% fewer hospitalizations, and 95% satisfaction.
  • Blue Shield, Health Net, Molina, and LA Care listings show broad California distribution.

What critics are saying

  • Vynca depends on payer contracts; any Blue Shield or Medicaid renewal loss cuts revenue fast.
  • Its value-based model puts fees at risk if utilization savings miss contract thresholds.
  • If payer economics tighten, Vynca's hybrid care model becomes uneconomic and shuts growth.

What makes Vynca unique

  • Vynca blends in-home palliative care, virtual visits, and predictive analytics across five states.
  • It runs the largest advance care planning network, plus software for documented patient wishes.
  • Jill Schwartz-Chevlin joined in February 2026, sharpening clinical credibility for payer sales.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
Vynca named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the most prestigious ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies.

Vynca named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the most prestigious ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies. Business Wire SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Vynca, a healthcare company transforming care for people living with serious illness and complex needs, today announced it has been named on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. "Our company's growth and this recognition reflect our team's dedication and hard work in providing palliative care across the country - it's validation that our care delivery model works for the patients and families who need it most," said Darren Schulte, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Vynca. "Our success belongs to our entire team caring for people living with life-limiting serious illness, helping them have more quality days at home. That is the metric that matters most to us." This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance-it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14-16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now. Inc. 5000 List Methodology Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

WV News
Jul 15th, 2025
Vynca Appoints Sandra Clarke to Board of Directors, Strengthening Commitment to Transformative Palliative Care

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Vynca, a healthcare services and software company that cares for individuals with serious illnesses and complex needs, today announced that Sandra Clarke was appointed to its Board of Directors in June 2025.

The News-Journal
Mar 4th, 2025
Vynca Bolsters Leadership with Key Appointments to Drive Growth and Innovation in Palliative Care

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Vynca, a healthcare services and software company that cares for individuals with serious illnesses and complex needs, today announced the appointment of Chad Baugh as Chief Commercial Officer and Paige Swanepoel as Senior Vice President of Marketing.

PR Newswire
Jun 28th, 2023
Vyncacare Names Darren Schulte, Md, Chief Executive Officer, And James P. Bradley, Board Chairman

Successful Healthcare Technology Entrepreneurs Will Accelerate VyncaCare's Growth and ScaleSAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VyncaCare, a serious illness management company, announced the appointment of Darren Schulte, MD, as the Chief Executive Officer and Board Director and James P. Bradley as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Schulte succeeds co-founder Ryan Van Wert, MD, who steps down after a decade of leading VyncaCare.There's a tremendous opportunity to build on the positive impact VyncaCare has made on physician and patient experience Tweet this Darren Schulte, MD | Chief Executive Officer James P. Bradley | Board ChairVyncaCare has realized significant growth over the past several years. The company offers a unique palliative care model that addresses the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of vulnerable and underserved patients living with serious illnesses."It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of VyncaCare, and I am proud of what we have accomplished," said Dr