NEONATOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER | LYNCHBURG, VA
Join a mission-driven health system and play a key role in shaping the future of neonatal care in Central Virginia. Centra Health is seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our highly respected Level III NICU team at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a cohesive, deeply rooted unit with a longstanding reputation for exceptional outcomes — and to help lead its next era of growth, including a brand-new patient tower with couplet care rooms.
We are seeking a committed, team-oriented clinician who thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and is passionate about providing excellent family-centered neonatal care.
You Can Expect
Schedule : 0.90 clinical FTE (24-hour shift model; 1,728 hours annually)
Team Model : 1 Neonatologist + 1 NNP per shift
NNPs conduct daily rounds ; neonatologist provides leadership, assessments, and plan collaboration
Supported by highly tenured nursing staff, respiratory therapist, lactation consultants, and more
Unit: Licensed for 13 beds , 4 pods | Avg. census: 10-13
Accuity: Level III (B) – 26 weeks and up , ventilation, no surgical cases onsite
Case Types / Volumes : Care for a wide range of neonatal conditions within a busy Level III NICU; delivery room coverage for at-risk infants + average of 2,600 deliveries annually
Collaboration : Work closely with board-certified neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, OB/GYN partners, maternal-fetal medicine, and a multidisciplinary NICU team.
What’s Unique About This Opportunity :
A deeply established team with outstanding community reputation
A new hospital tower coming online, including modern couplet care rooms (increasing beds to 19)
Strong support and mentorship for newer NNPs
Team-based care model with integrated neonatologists and APPs
Access to advanced technology and digital documentation optimization tools employed by CMG
Opportunities for mentorship and high-level of collaboration with a team that promotes a healthy work/life balance
Required Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
National board certification as an NNP
Current or eligible Virginia NP license
Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU strongly preferred; new graduates considered with strong NICU RN background
Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, teamwork, and high-quality neonatal care
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with guaranteed base compensation and opportunity for excess
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Student loan repayment assistance
CME Stipend: $3,150
403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting & employer matching
Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, vision, dental, malpractice with tail, and additional voluntary benefits
Retirement : Matching 403(b) with immediate vesting
Professional Growth : Eligibility for LEAPP , Centra’s new APP advancement program (Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy, Professional Growth & Professionalism), offering structured career development and financial incentives
EEO
Centra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status.