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.
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.
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
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).
$126,100.00 - $204,732.50
