Nurse Practitioner - Oncology
Company: Licking Memorial Health Professionals
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Nurse Practitioner Oncology
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit
healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the
health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back
to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence,
catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge
facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care
services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting
embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized
medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and
mental wellness. When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital
part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just
a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and
well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be
providing care in a place in which you are personally connected,
where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and
into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is
served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission –
dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology,
and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate
individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary Under the direction of the collaborating
physicians delivers health and medical care within the scope of
practice of the nurse practitioner as defined by the Advanced Nurse
Practice Act. Job requires knowledge, skill and ability to provide
care to an adult patient population. Responsibilities Obtains
medical, family and social histories from patients. Assesses
patient and family needs. Performs physical examinations.
Recognizes deviations from normal in physical assessment and works
in collaboration with the physician to develop necessary management
and treatment plans. Refers patients for diagnostics, surgical and
psychological services. Authenticates findings, reports and plans
in the medical record appropriate detail. Provides patient
education opportunities for individual and/or family utilizing
additional resources when necessary. Facilitates patient
participation in health care by providing information needed to
make decisions and choices about promotion, maintenance and
restoration of health and appropriate utilization of health care
resources. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member to
provide coordinated care with collaborating Oncologist and with
other health care providers and agencies. Contributes to the health
education of individuals and groups through outreach programs.
Evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of care and participates in
quality improvement activities as a team member to improve the
value of care provided. Understands and provides leadership in the
quality and utilization management processes. Pursues professional
growth through participation in continuing education programs,
reading professional literature, and sharing experiences with
colleagues. Responsible for ensuring the personal performance
reflects the Mission, Vision, Standards of Behavior and the Service
Goals. Requirements Oncology experience preferred Graduate of
accredited School of Nursing program maintains current licensure in
State of Ohio. Functions within the scope of practice of nursing
for nurse practitioners as defined by the Advanced Nurse Practice
Act. Has satisfactorily completed an approved program for nurse
practitioner found in a masters-prepared nursing curriculum.
Certified as a nurse practitioner by a nationally recognized
certifying organization Demonstrates clinical skill, knowledge and
judgments necessary to provide care within the scope of practice of
the nurse practitioner as defined by the Advanced Nurse Practice
Act. Will acquire the Fundamentals of Chemotherapy in an amount of
time set by LMHS Will obtain designation as an Advanced Oncology
Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) in an amount of time set by
LMHS Demonstrates ability to provide care for adult patient
population under direction of the collaborating physicians.
Demonstrates high-level communication skills enabling effective
relationships with patients, families and health care personnel of
various disciplines. Demonstrates ability to maintain professional
flexibility and adaptability in a collegial environment
Demonstrates insight into improving the health of patient
populations Maintains clinical excellence through continuing
education. Efficiently participates in case of emergency (code
blue, fire, weather, disaster) Maintains BCLS Demonstrates ability
to proficiently and efficiently use computer systems LMH is
accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual
education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer
and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local
regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate
against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including
pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental
status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or
genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or
other non-merit based factors protected by law.
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