Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Cutaneous Oncology

Boston While Black; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks an Oncology NP/PA to manage outpatient care, address acute and chronic issues, provide education to patients and families, and offer psychological support within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications include MA NP authorization, current certification, at least 24 hours of pharmacotherapeutics, a Master of Nursing, and 1 year of oncology NP or PA experience; oncology certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Authorization to practice in an expanded role as a Nurse Practitioner in 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

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with a physician, the Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care and addresses acute and chronic problems related to disease and treatment.
• Provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychosocial support.
• Works within an interdisciplinary care team and collaborates with affiliated institutions to improve quality of care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Oncology nursing experience

Massachusetts licensure/authorization

DEA numbers

Education

Masters degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification/authorization MA

Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN etc) - preferred

Job description

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.

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:

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

Pay Transparency Statement

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

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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Pay Transparency Statement

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.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$130,321.87 - $293,282.93