Limbo Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a LIMBO APP to help serve our central Virginia region patients at Lynchburg General Hospital, Centra Gretna Medical Center, Bedford Memorial Hospital, and Centra Southside Community Hospital (Farmville). At Lynchburg General we see around 70,000 patients per year and there are 54 beds. It is a busy community hospital and level 2 trauma center that maintains high quality acute MI and stroke certification programs. We were recently approved for brand new 65 bed Emergency Department (currently in the construction phase). Lynchburg General also has a behavioral health space that was just completed in summer of 2023. While you will have a primary location (LGH/BMH/CGMC/CSCH), you would be expected to rotate between all four locations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program, and Masters of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Minimum of five (2+) years of progressive experience in area of specialization
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

Responsibilities

Performs history and physical examinations, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, drug allergies, surgeries and hospitalizations
Works under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to provide medical services at Centra facilities
Provides clinical support to nursing staff for care of complex patients at Centra facilities/affiliated joint venture facilities
Demonstrates the knowledge/skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age and development needs, psychological status, psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients served
Screens hospitalized patient charts referred for noninvasive testing to determine most appropriate test
Coordinates and implements discharge plans that include follow-up care, diet, equipment and medication
Completes progress notes, admission and discharge summaries, collaborates with patients' physicians to provide holistic care
Expert practitioner in the area of specialization, maintaining a current/relevant knowledge base
Serve and care for our patients, customers, and each other. Show commitment to patients and customers, fellow employees, appearance, etiquette, and privacy. Respond to customers in a positive manner
Practices according to Centra's Customer Service Performance Standards
Displays and promotes a positive public relations approach to staff, physicians, patients, families and the public
Serves a major role of patient's advocate in the medical care system serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison between patient and physician
Provides patients and families with education and support
Carry workload independently. Willing to serve on committees. Share knowledge with team members
Makes weekend rounds if required on a rotating basis per Medical Director
Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff in other departments