TeleHealth Metabolic Nurse

Virta is an online specialty medical clinic that reverses type 2 diabetes and obesity safely and sustainably. Our innovations in the application of nutritional biochemistry, data science, and digital tools--combined with our clinical expertise--are shifting the metabolic health treatment paradigm from management to reversal. 

Virta has developed a novel, team-based care model that delivers the Virta treatment exclusively through a telemedicine platform, with no brick-and-mortar clinics. 

We’ve been reversing diabetes for the last seven years, we see patients in all 50 states, and we are expanding our reach to patients with pre-diabetes and obesity. 

To achieve that mission, Virta is hiring RN CDE/CDCES’ to join our team. 

We are hiring for fully virtual, full time roles with set hours, although some shifts will include early morning, evening, and weekend hours.

The Role:

Virta is launching a service for a select group of 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 a small number of RNs who live in a nursing compact state to help our physicians and nurse practitioners launch 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.

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.

• As time allows, provide clinical support for our team of providers (MDs and NPs). Responsibilities include panel management, triage calls with patients, medication entry, and diabetes education regarding medication administration, sliding scale insulin, carb counting, etc

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

• As time allows, conduct 20-minute clinical intake visits with prospective patients via video and/or phone. Intakes include verifying and documenting a clinical history, verifying medications, answering basic questions about Virta treatment, and identifying and flagging concerning history or labs for provider review.  

Requirements:

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

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

• Training and experience with motivational interviewing.

• Active RN license with at least three years of clinical experience working with patients with type 2 diabetes. CDE/CDCES licensure preferred but not required.

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

• Active 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 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.

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.

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 $34.00 - $40.00hr .  Information about Virta’s benefits is on our Careers page at: https://www.virtahealth.com/careers.