Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
About the role
The Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care in collaboration with a physician. Responsibilities include managing acute and chronic problems related to disease, treatment, and conditions. The NP/PA provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychological and emotional support. They have prescriptive authority for schedule II through V controlled substances in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Qualifications
- Authorization to practice 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
- Masters degree in Nursing
- Minimum of 24 contact hours beyond generic education in pharmacotherapeutics
- 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
Benefits
This position involves weekend rotation coverage. The NP/PA is part of an interdisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with colleagues at the Institute and other collaborating institutions and agencies. The role demands critical thinking, an understanding of research principles and practices, and leadership that enhances the quality of care and advances nursing/medical care within the work setting and the community.
Pay
$123,947.20 - $224,122.21
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 10 hour shifts