Nurse Practitioner or PA, Clinical Immersion Program– Hem/Onc & SCT

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking motivated new graduate or early-career Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for a 12-month APP Clinical Immersion Program in Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant. This program includes a focused 'Boot Camp' followed by an 8-month hands-on experience, designed to transition participants into permanent APP roles within the department, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive training experience.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Childcare and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

Retirement Savings plan and Pension

Tuition and License Certification Reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• A Master of Science in Nursing (PNP or FNP) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
• 2 - 3 years of nursing or clinical experience in Pediatric or Adult Oncology preferred.
• MA NP or PA license with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for inpatient pediatric patients and families in Hematology/Oncology.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.
• Occasional procedures overseen by Attending Physician.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Pediatric Care

Clinical Oversight

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Position Summary
We are seeking new graduate or early-career Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our APP Clinical Immersion Program in Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant (SCT). This 12-month structured program begins with a 4 month "Boot Camp" focused on building foundational clinical knowledge and skills across Hem/Onc and SCT services in an inpatient front line APP provider role. Following Boot Camp, participants will be immersed in a supported staffing model for 8 months, working rotating day/night shifts with every 3rd weekend rotation. APPs will function as active members of the clinical team while continuing didactic education and skill-building in a supportive, collaborative environment. At the conclusion of the program, participants will transition into permanent APP roles within the department, based on availability. Options will include: Rotator role in either Oncology and/or SCT with 50/50 rotation and every 4th weekend or permanent night shift position in either SCT or Oncology. This program is ideal for motivated APPs seeking a career in inpatient pediatric oncology, stem cell transplant, and complex medical care in a world-renowned academic children’s hospital. Anticipated start dates of September 2025 and January 2026.

Key Responsibilities
• Working as an inpatient team member within the Hematology/Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Service at Boston Children’s Hospital to provide care for inpatient pediatric patients and families.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and quality family centered care and clinical oversight in a fast paced, collaborative environment with multiple opportunities for learning.
• Occasional procedures that are overseen by Attending Physician
• 36 hours, rotating day/night, every 3rd weekend

Minimal Qualifications
Education
• A Master of Science in Nursing (PNP or FNP) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

Experience
• 2 – 3 years of nursing or clinical experience in Pediatric or Adult Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant, ICU or ED preferred.
• New graduate APP's and APP’s with less than 2 years of experience welcomed. Hem/Onc/SCT clinical rotations preferred.

Licensure/Certifications
· MA NP or PA license. PNP-Primary Care, PNP-Acute Care or FNP Certification.

Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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