Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cancer Care Access Program

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an NP/PA to join the Cancer Care Access Program, delivering onsite care at FQHCs throughout Greater Boston. You will evaluate adults referred by primary care, addressing new or existing cancer concerns, benign hematologic conditions, breast issues, and related symptoms in a community setting.

In collaboration with physicians, you will manage outpatient care, provide education and psychosocial support, and coordinate referrals for second opinions,

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts and hold an active national certification.
• NCCPA certification and MA license for Physician Assistant roles are required.
• Massachusetts DEA registration and MA Controlled Substances licenses are required; CME as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite care in CCAP cancer diagnostic clinics at FQHCs across Greater Boston.
• Evaluate adult patients for new or existing cancer concerns and related conditions.
• Perform cancer screening, diagnostic workups, follow-up care, survivorship planning, and patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians; coordinate referrals for second opinions and ongoing cancer care; ensure timely access to treatment.
• Travel to local FQHCs; support bilingual patients with language preferences.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Clinical assessment

Bilingual (preferred)

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

NCCPA certification (PA)

Job description

The Nurs Practitioner(NP)/ Physician Assistant (PA) is part of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Cancer Care Access Program (CCAP), which aims to place Dana-Farber at the forefront of efforts to reduce differences in cancer outcomes across local communities. The NP/PA will provide care to patients in CCAP's onsite Cancer Diagnostic Clinics located within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) throughout the Greater Boston area. The NP/PA will evaluate adult patients referred by primary care providers at participating FQHCs for new, existing, or prior cancer diagnoses; benign hematologic conditions; breast concerns; and other concerning cancer-related symptoms. Clinical responsibilities include cancer screening, diagnostic workups, follow-up care, reconnection to cancer care, referrals for second opinions, cancer survivorship care, and patient education. This role requires travel to local FQHCs to provide onsite clinic services. Bilingual or multilingual proficiency preferred. Prior experience practicing in community-based clinics is a plus.

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 Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care. The NP/PA is responsible for acute and chronic problems associated with such disease, treatment and/or conditions. The NP/PA provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychological and emotional support. The NP/PA has prescriptive authority which includes schedule II through V controlled substances in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The NP/PA 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 NP/PA 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.

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.

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we.

NP Qualifications:

• 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 oncology nursing experience or 1 year Nurse Practitioner experience
• Oncology Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
• In possession of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Federal DEA numbers
• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred - OCN, AOCN, CPON, BMTCN, CPHON

Terms and Conditions of employment for Nurse Practitioners at Dana-Farber are governed by a collective bargaining unit through the Massachusetts Nurses Association at our Longwood, Chestnut Hill, and Merrimack Valley locations.

PA Qualifications:

A Master's 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.

PA III: 5 years of qualifying professional Physician Assistant experience

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusiveenvironment 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.

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 characteristics protected by law.

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$126,100.00 - $204,732.50