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.
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
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.
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualifications
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