Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Cancer Genetics and Prevention

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, 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 and 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.

This position will cover weekend rotation.

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 and educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

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. We are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• 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
• Master’s 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

• Master’s Degree and successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program
• NCCPA Certified and licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts
• Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses
• Complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2‑year period of employment
• Professional experience: PA I – no professional experience required; PA II – 2 years; 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.

Physician Assistant: $126,000 – $283,000 based on years of relevant experience.

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

NP Steps 1 – 21:
Nurse Practitioner $125,000 – $283,000 per year based on a 40 hour/week position.

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.