NP/PA
Overview
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. This position will weekend rotation coverage.
The APP in the Department of Radiation Oncology collaborates closely with members of the team including radiation oncologists, nursing staff, radiation therapists, and administrative personnel to support the comprehensive care of patients undergoing radiation therapy. The APP practices with a high degree of clinical autonomy. Responsibilities include performing independent clinical assessments, managing treatment-related care, providing patient and family education, and facilitating coordination of multidisciplinary oncology care.
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 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
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