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Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
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CentraHealth.com
Lynchburg, VA (In Person)
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Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated Palliative Care team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. In this role, you will provide holistic and supportive care for patients with advanced illnesses —primarily in oncology, neurology (stroke, dementia, etc.), pulmonary (COPD, respiratory failure, etc.), and gastrointestinal diseases. You'll be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on improving quality of life and managing symptoms.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program, and Master's of Science Degree inNursing Preferred Experience:
Minimum of two (2+) years of progressive experience in area of specializationRequired Certifications and Licensures:
Current licensure by the Virginia State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority. Maintains BLS and ACLS Certifications. Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Nationally recognized certification in field of specialization Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a network of nearly 600 employed providers serving a community of over 600,000 across Central and Southern Virginia. Our footprint spans Lynchburg, Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford, offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. CMG also supports the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, with academic affiliations including UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University. Grow with a Health System that Invests in You At Centra, we're committed to the success of our Advanced Practice Professionals. Through our partnership with ThriveAP—the nation's leading transition-to-practice program—new graduate APPs receive a full year of structured clinical education, mentorship, and peer support designed to build confidence and clinical excellence. Why Lynchburg? Lynchburg offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and community living. From hiking Sharp Top Mountain and the Appalachian Trail to biking along Blackwater Creek Trail, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The area also features a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly activities, and easy access to Smith Mountain Lake. With affordable housing, moderate taxes, and a welcoming community, it's a great place to build both your career and your life. You Can Expect 8:00- 5:00pm Monday
- Friday 6
- 10 patients per day, a mix of new admits and follow up patients 2 Physicians and 4 APPs Collaborate with families, patients, social workers, and care teams across the system Call
- 1:4 one weekend a month and one weekday a week
- calls are usually taken from home, will require coming to see the patient occasionally.
- immediate vesting