The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is an advanced practice clinician who demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership skills. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant uses advanced skills in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with diseases and adverse health conditions. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant manages therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic problems associated with such diseases and conditions and focuses on managing symptoms and enhancing communication in the setting of serious illness. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychosocial and emotional support. Adult patients have a wide range of oncological diagnoses and require expert symptom management and communication. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is a member of an interdisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers at the Institute in addition to collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires critical thinking, an understanding of research principles and practices, and leadership that improves the quality of care and advances nursing/medical care within the work setting and throughout the community. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant takes advantage of formal and informal learning opportunities to strengthen his or her knowledge base in support of the Institute's Mission, Vision, and Core Values. This position will have weekend rotation coverage. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
In collaboration with a physician, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant manages therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic problems associated with such disease, treatment, and/or conditions. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychological and emotional support. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant has prescriptive authority which includes schedule II through V controlled substances in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is a member of an interdisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers at the Institute in addition to collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires critical thinking, an understanding of research principles and practices, and leadership that improves the quality of care and advances nursing/medical care within the work setting and throughout the community. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant takes advantage of formal and informal learning opportunities to strengthen his or her knowledge base in support of the Institute's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
+ Authorization to practice in an expanded role as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts + Current certification from a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners + Minimum of 24 contact hours beyond generic education in pharmacotherapeutics + Masters degree in Nursing + Minimum of 1 year palliative care APP experience + Oncology Nurse Practitioner experience preferred + In possession of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Federal DEA numbers + Certification in Palliative Nursing preferred: ACHPN
A Masters Degree and successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program are required. Must be NCCPA Certified and licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts. Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses, and complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment. Minimum of 1 year palliative care APP experience PA I: No professional experience required. PA II: 2 years of qualifying professional Physician Assistant experience PA III: 5 years of qualifying professional Physician Assistant experience
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Physician Assistant: $126K - $283K based on years of relevant experience For union nursing positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) NP Steps 1 - 21 Nurse Practitioner $125K - $283K per year based on a 40 hour/week position
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.