Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant position in the APP Float Pool

In collaboration with a physician, the Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care. The NP/PA is responsible for acute and chronic problems related to such diseases, treatments, and conditions. The NP/PA provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychological and emotional support. The NP/PA has prescriptive authority, including schedule II through V controlled substances in Massachusetts. The NP/PA is part of an interdisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with colleagues at the Institute, as well as with collaborating institutions and agencies. The role demands critical thinking, understanding research principles and practices, and demonstrating leadership to improve care quality and advance nursing/medical practices within the work setting and community. The NP/PA is encouraged to participate in formal and informal learning opportunities to support the Institute’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values. This position includes weekend rotation coverage. Located in Boston and surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute leads in cancer research and patient care breakthroughs. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment, providing compassionate care to patients of all backgrounds, and promoting public health, especially among high-risk and underserved populations. Our groundbreaking research advances treatments, and we collaborate with partners, including Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. Qualifications for Nurse Practitioners: Authorization to practice as an expanded-role Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts Current certification from a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing At least 24 contact hours beyond basic education in pharmacotherapeutics Master's degree in Nursing Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing or Nurse Practitioner experience Oncology Nurse Practitioner experience preferred 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 are governed by a collective bargaining agreement through the Massachusetts Nurses Association at our Longwood, Chestnut Hill, and Merrimack Valley locations. Qualifications for Physician Assistants: Master's Degree and completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program NCCPA Certification and licensure to practice in Massachusetts Current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses Complete 100 hours of CME every 2 years, per regulations PA experience levels: PA I: No experience required PA II: 2 years of professional Physician Assistant experience PA III: 5 years of professional Physician Assistant experience Dana-Farber is recognized as an Employer of Excellence by the AAPA’s Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management for 2020-2021. We are committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

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