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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cancer Hematology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Responsibilities In collaboration with a physician, the NP/PA manages therapeutic regimens 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.

Qualifications 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. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

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

PA Qualifications A Masters 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 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

Terms and Conditions 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.

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 Asst I $126,100 – $145,500 per year based on a 40 hour/week position

Physician Asst II $137,300 – $157,200 per year based on a 40 hour/week position

Physician Asst III $152,500 – $174,600 per year based on a 40 hour/week position

NP Steps 1 – 21: Nurse Practitioner $125K – $283K per year based on a 40 hour/week position

Equal Opportunity Employer 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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