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Los Angeles, California, United States
Onsite
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.
We're seeking an exceptional field-based LVN Case Manager to join our Enhanced Care Management team in Los Angeles County. Under the direction of the ECM Clinical Manager, the LVN Case Manager serves as the client’s primary point of contact and works with all their providers such as doctors, specialists, pharmacists, social services providers, and others to make sure everyone is in agreement about the client’s needs and care. They manage client cases, coordinates health care benefits, provides education and facilitates member access to care in a timely and cost-effective manner. They collaborate and communicate with the client’s caregivers/family support persons, other providers, and others in the Care Team to promote wellness, recovery, independence, resilience, and member empowerment, while ensuring access to appropriate services and maximizing member benefit.
This is a field-based position that requires traveling throughout the Los Angeles area up to 5 days per week. Candidates wishing to be considered must reside within 20-miles of the assigned territory due to frequency of travel.
Evergreen Posting
Vynca hires for this role on an ongoing basis throughout the year. This posting stays open because we regularly have openings for Clinical Lead Care Manager, but we don’t have a fixed start date or hiring timeline. We review applications as positions become available, and not every applicant will be contacted right away. Submitting an application doesn’t guarantee an interview or offer. If your background strongly matches a current or upcoming opening, a member of our team will reach out. Applications may be kept on file for 6 months for future openings.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) care management duties as described below:
Assess member needs in the areas of physical health, mental health, SUD, oral health, palliative care, memory care, trauma-informed care, social supports, housing, and referral and linkage to community-based services and supports
Oversees the development of the client care plans and goal settings
Offer services where the member resides, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible, including office-based, telehealth, or field-based services
Connect clients to other social services and supports that are needed
Advocate on behalf of the client with health care professionals (e.g. PCP, etc.)
Utilize evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care principles
Conduct outreach and engagement activities in order to facilitate linkage to the ECM program and log activity in the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system
Evaluate client’s progress and update SMART goals
Provide mental health promotion
Arrange transportation (e.g., ACCESS)
Complete all documentation, including outcome measures within the timeframes established by the individual care plans
Maintain up-to-date patient health records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other business systems
Complete monthly reporting to ensure program compliance
Attend training as assigned
Active, unrestricted LVN license in California required
2+ years of experience as a care manager, care navigator, community health worker, or home health nurse supporting vulnerable populations
Willing and able to visit member homes and community locations as needed to support field-based ECM services, including but not limited to, visiting housing shelters and treatment centers.
Willing and able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, both in the field and remotely, with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends.
Working knowledge of government and community resources related to social determinants of health
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Positive interpersonal skills required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office, and the internet
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
Keywords: Care Manager, Case Manager, Social Work, Community Health Worker, Behavioral Health, Housing Navigator, Care Navigator, Care Coordinator, Healthcare
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.
Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements: Works with Vynca patients/clients remotely and/or in-person. Successfully performs the essential duties and responsibilities of the position through the use of physical activities as described below:
Regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, talking, use of hands, listening, and observing.
Regularly requires working at a computer for an entire shift (with appropriate breaks).
Regularly requires use of laptop and video-conferencing technology.
Occasionally requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting items weighing 25 pounds or less.
Occasional travel may be required to perform job duties, attend training, or company events.