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Boston Medical Center

Non-profit academic medical center and trauma

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBrockton, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program is required.
  • Board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required.
  • An active Massachusetts registered nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, or the ability to obtain them before starting, is required.
  • At least 2 years of oncology experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse in an oncology setting is required.
  • Chemotherapy/biotherapy competency or willingness to obtain it is required.
  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required.
  • Commitment to caring for an underserved and diverse patient population is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct clinical care to adult oncology patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of cancer-related conditions and treatment side effects.
  • Conduct new and follow-up patient visits, including chemotherapy/toxicity checks, supportive care, and survivorship visits.
  • Collaborate with medical oncologists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as appropriate.
  • Prescribe medications and supportive therapies in accordance with scope of practice and institutional guidelines.
  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management, and care plans.
  • Coordinate care with infusion services, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, social work, and other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Document clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and program development as applicable.
  • Support a culture of safety, equity, and patient-centered care.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a medical oncology outpatient practice is preferred.
  • Experience working in a community-based oncology program affiliated with an academic medical center is preferred.
  • Bilingual skills are a plus.

About the Company

Boston Medical Center

Non-profit academic medical center and trauma

Boston Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit academic medical center in Boston that provides care across more than 70 specialties and runs the busiest trauma and emergency services in New England. It trains health professionals through 67 residency programs and conducts biomedical research funded by government and private grants. Its funding relies heavily on government payers like Medicare and Medicaid to serve many low-income and elderly patients, with remaining revenue from clinical services, grants, and donations. It focuses on health equity and social determinants of health, addressing issues such as food access and housing through programs and partnerships, with the goal of delivering high-quality, accessible care to all and advancing medical knowledge and workforce training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$342.1M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1996

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