Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Lymphoma

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, including 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, as well as 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 their knowledge base in support of the Institute’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values. This position requires weekend rotation coverage. Located in Boston and surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer research and patient care. 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. We conduct groundbreaking research, educate future physicians and researchers, and collaborate with partners including Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. NP Qualifications: Authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts Current certification from a recognized accrediting body approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Minimum 24 contact hours in pharmacotherapeutics beyond generic education Masters degree in Nursing Minimum 1-year Nurse Practitioner experience; Oncology experience preferred Possession of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Federal DEA numbers Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred (OCN, AOCN, CPON, BMTCN, CPHON) PA Qualifications: Masters Degree and successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant Studies program NCCPA Certification and Massachusetts license to practice as a Physician Assistant Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses Complete 100 hours of CME every 2 years 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 Dana-Farber is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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