Nurse Coach

Summary

Join Virta, an online specialty medical clinic, as a Registered Nurse (RN) to assist patients in their weight loss journey using a unique telemedicine platform. This fully virtual, full-time role involves managing patient prescriptions, providing education and support, and collaborating with a team of physicians and nurse practitioners. Experience with diabetes and obesity care, along with an innovative spirit, is essential. The position requires managing a panel of patients, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques, and collaborating with clinical and technology teams. You will also conduct clinical intake visits and provide clinical support as needed. This role is ideal for RNs who thrive in a fast-paced, tech-enabled healthcare environment.

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. 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

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