Nurse Coach

Virta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people. Current treatment approaches aren’t working—over half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people.

To achieve that mission, Virta is hiring RNs experienced with weight loss/GLP1s to join our team.

We are hiring for fully virtual, full time roles with set hours, Monday through Friday. This team also rotates holiday coverage.

The Role:

Virta launched Responsible Prescribing for patients to assist them with their weight loss goals leveraging Virta’s well established approach to obesity reversal as well as GLP-1 agonist medications. We are looking for RNs who live in a nursing compact state to help our physicians and nurse practitioners with this service. The role requires experience with diabetes and obesity care and an innovator’s spirit, as this program is new, and we need problem solvers who are willing to help Virta build this program from the ground up. Some experience working in a non-traditional healthcare setting such as a health tech company or other innovative environment is essential to success in this role.

To learn more about the day in the life of our Nursing Team, please check out our Linkedin Life Page.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the prescriptions of a panel of patients seeking to reverse their obesity in collaboration with the patient’s Virta medical provider.

• Educate patients about Virta and Virta’s treatment and help them prepare for their nutritional and behavioral journey with Virta, setting them up for clinical success.

• Use motivational interviewing techniques to help patients progress in their weight management journey.

• Supporting patients on their obesity reversal journey, whether it involves nutritional change, medication or both, but with a firm understanding and commitment to Virta’s nutrition-first approach to weight loss.

• Collaborate closely with our clinical and technology teams to help us build out this new service line. We are committed to providing our patients with an evidence-based, highly-effective clinical program.

• Embrace a MVP (minimal viable product) approach to clinical program development.

• Commitment to providing care of the highest quality that delivers an exceptional experience for the patient

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years experience working with diabetes or weight loss patients in a clinical setting

• Interest and knowledge of weight loss, diabetes care, diabetes education, diabetes prevention, and low carbohydrate nutrition.

• Training and experience with health coaching or motivational interviewing.

• Active RN license with at least three years of clinical experience working with patients with type 2 diabetes.

• At least one year of experience working with patients who are taking GLP-1 agonists.

• Active multistate RN license in, and resident of, a Nursing Licensure Compact state.

• Associate or Bachelor's RN Nursing degree from an accredited school or university.

• Eligible to be licensed in every U.S. state.

• Interest and aptitude for working with a rapid growth stage, tech-enabled healthcare organization.

• Occasional (2-3x/yr) travel to team and company events.

• An outstanding bedside manner: Patients trust you and feel supported and empowered by your presence on the phone/video and your communication.

• Team player: You work well with others, put your team first, and contribute toward the betterment of the Virta clinical team.

On Our Values-Driven Culture:

Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll excel if:

• You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally.

• You take initiative and complete tasks conscientiously while empowering others to do the same.

• You value positive impact over busy work.

• You can check your ego and recognize that everyone has something to bring to the table.

• You take risks and iterate rapidly.

• You promote transparency, trust, and empowerment through open access of information.

• You prioritize data and science over seniority and dogma.

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Virta has a location based compensation structure. Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. For this role, the compensation range is $38- $43.00hr . Information about Virta’s benefits is on our Careers page at: https://www.virtahealth.com/careers.

As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.

As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco.
Clinical roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, HI, RI
Corporate roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, MS, NM, OK, SD, VT, WI.

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