Limbo Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

LIMBO APP to provide primary care services for patients in the central Virginia region at Lynchburg General Hospital, Centra Gretna Medical Center, Bedford Memorial Hospital, and Centra Southside Community Hospital (Farmville). The APP will have a primary location but is expected to rotate between all four facilities.

Competitive, transparent compensation: $73.50 per hour.

• Perform history and physical examinations, including review of systems, past medical history, drug allergies, surgeries, and hospitalizations.
• Work under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to provide medical services at Centra facilities.
• Provide clinical support to nursing staff for care of complex patients at Centra facilities and affiliated joint venture facilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, developmental needs, psychological status, psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients served.
• Screens hospitalized patient charts referred for noninvasive testing to determine the most appropriate test.
• Coordinate and implement discharge plans that include follow-up care, diet, equipment, and medication.
• Complete progress notes, admission and discharge summaries, and collaborate with patients' physicians to provide holistic care.
• Serve as an expert practitioner in the area of specialization, maintaining a current and relevant knowledge base.
• Provide service and care to patients, customers, and colleagues while maintaining a professional appearance, etiquette, and privacy.
• Practice according to Centra's Customer Service Performance Standards and promote a positive public relations approach to staff, physicians, patients, families, and the public.
• Act as a major role patient advocate, serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison between patient and physician.
• Provide patients and families with education and support.
• Carry workload independently, serve on committees, and share knowledge with team members.
• Make weekend rounds if required on a rotating basis per Medical Director.
• Work collaboratively with physicians and staff in other departments.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Required Experience:
  
  Minimum of five (2+) years of progressive experience in the area of specialization.
• Required Licensure and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current licensure by the Virginia State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority; maintain BLS and ACLS certifications. Hold a current active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Nationally recognized certification in the field of specialization.

Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Our hiring process is based on matching a candidate's qualifications with department needs, without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.