NEW - Help grow our Cancer Center! Hem/Onc Nurse Practitioner

Holzer Health System in Gallipolis, Ohio is seeking an additional Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Hematology/Oncology to help grow our Cancer Center.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing health problems, coordinating health care for the patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, and the nursing standards of care
• Provide healthcare to patients in accordance with the standard care arrangement and within the scope of practice set forth by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to holistically support persons throughout the entire cancer experience, from point of entry through treatment and survivorship
• Provides individualized assistance to Oncology patients and their families in overcoming barriers to care, facilitating timely access to care, and providing education and support
• Collaborate with all Holzer departments and providers as necessary to ensure holistic thorough care is given and appropriate, timely referrals are made for patients
• Provide patients with a high level of clinical support and is responsible for improving cancer care of Holzer Health System's cancer patient population by designing and delivering supportive, holistic, and comprehensive cancer care.

Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:

• Current and/or pending APRN licensure in the state of Ohio
• Current DEA number from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for scheduled II-V controlled substances
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum of 3 years of oncology related experience preferred

The Holzer Center for Cancer Care

Known for its quality personalized care, Holzer Center for Cancer Care provides advanced, personalized treatment close to home for residents of southeastern Ohio. We are proud to offer the TrueBeam Radiotherapy System to our patients. Medical oncology services include an infusion area for chemotherapy with 12 bays and two private bays. Our Healing Garden provides a peaceful area for patients and their families, including a walking labyrinth, a reflecting pool, and benches for rest and meditation. Holzer Center for Cancer Care is one of only three systems affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center. This affiliation expands access to highly specialized cancer treatments, clinical resources, and clinical trials.

About Holzer

For over 100 years, the Holzer name has been woven into the fabric of our community. 

Come practice quality medicine in state-of-the-art facilities while living in an area that is characterized as much by its friendly people and strong values, as by its picturesque charm and breathtaking scenery. Holzer employs over 2,400 people and provides unparalleled access to leading technology.

Together we are Holzer, the largest, strongest healthcare system serving south central Ohio into West Virginia and Kentucky.

Today, Holzer is a regional health system with…

• Over 150 providers in more than 30 medical specialties
• Multiple clinical locations including; a dental care facility, long term care entities, home care and hospice services
• Annual ambulatory visits exceeding 450,000  
• 2 full-service hospitals:             
• Holzer Medical Center – Gallipolis, licensed for 266 beds and is designated by the Federal Government as a Rural Referral Center
• Holzer Medical Center – Jackson, a 24-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Three emergency departments and seven urgent care clinics
• Specialized services include; Holzer Center for Cancer Care, Holzer Cardiovascular Institute, and Holzer Center for Wound Care
• Graduate Medical Education, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine Residency Programs

The Communities We Serve

We are a thriving community nestled within Appalachia. Walk through our quiet downtown filled with quaint, locally owned stores, and you can smell the mom-and-pop restaurants cooking everything from burgers and fries to specialty ice-cream. Residents walking their dogs stop to say hello and welcome you to their little slice of heaven. Even shop owners take the time to throw up a hand and issue a friendly greeting as you walk by. Our hometown boasts the unique charms of smaller towns; low crime, affordable cost of living, and good schools for your kids while still offering city amenities. Also, if you love the outdoors; hiking, skiing, boating, golfing and fishing is right in our backyard. Pay a visit to Gallia County, and you'll immediately feel at home. 

 Educational Opportunities

Our local schools (public and private) offer state of the art facilities to advance the lives and education of their students. They also offer a large variety of extracurricular activities to keep you and your family involved in our communities.

We have two major universities in our area – Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. In addition, the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College provides multiple allied health programs and a post-secondary option where area high school students can obtain college credits. The University is the home of the Holzer School of Nursing.