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
  
  

Why Lynchburg, Virginia?

Lynchburg (pop. 85,000+) offers a safe, vibrant, and affordable place to call home — with the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, culture, and family-friendly amenities.

• Low cost of living + beautiful, diverse housing
• Scenic access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail & Smith Mountain Lake
• Top-performing public and private schools
• Thriving arts scene — Academy Center for the Arts, music & theater festivals
• Family favorites such as Amazement Square Museum, orchards & sporting events
• Easy travel with Amtrak downtown and Lynchburg Regional Airport
• Growing culinary scene and charming historic neighborhoods
  
  

It’s no wonder Lynchburg is consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Live in Virginia.

About Centra Medical Group

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a physician-led network of 600+ employed providers serving more than 600,000 residents across Central and Southern Virginia. With more than 70 outpatient and specialty practices, CMG is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous innovation.

CMG also proudly supports medical education, including the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency — with academic affiliations to UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University — and LEAPP, our advancement program for APPs.

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.