Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home Health - FT - WOCN Required at Virta Health

Marlton, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Valid NJ RN License (must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board)
  • 1-2 years recent work experience in a hospital (e.g., Med/Surg, E.R., OB/GYN, Peds, MICU, CCU or other specialty units) and/or one year recent community health experience
  • Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in the home health setting
  • Availability to work every 5th weekend and On Call rotation
  • Baccalaureate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Conducts comprehensive patient assessments incorporating psychosocial and physiological status as well as health behaviors, compliance with therapeutic regime and technical procedures
  • Coordinates plan of treatment with the physician through timely and appropriate communication with the physician
  • Administers, monitors, and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes
  • Demonstrates complete knowledge of established standards for documentation, use of point of service device, and time frames for completion
  • Educates patient and family / significant other regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, medications, safety issues, etc
  • Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to establish the plan of care
  • Maintains standard precautions and patient safety principles
  • Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities
  • Maintains professional and departmental level competencies
  • Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice for the patient in their homes
  • Coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with other members of the healthcare team, patients, patient families and significant others to develop the plan of care
  • Supervises the Home Health Aide in the home
  • Promotes delivery of quality care and efficient utilization of agency resources

Skills

WOCN
Home Health Nursing
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Evidence-Based Practice
Care Coordination
Wound Care
Ostomy Care
Continence Care

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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