Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Palliative Care (1 year fellowship)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Adult Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship is a one-year full-time fellowship to prepare a qualified nurse practitioner to assume clinical, leadership, and educator roles in adult palliative care specialty practice. Nurse fellows join an interprofessional class, the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship, of nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, and pharmacists who share the goal of a career in palliative care. Training includes classroom teaching and clinical supervision by experts in the field so fellows can attain proficiency in the care of patients with serious illness or at the end of life. Fellows will gain competency in management of pain and other symptoms, end-of-life symptom management, provision of psycho-social support for patients and families, and advanced communication skills.
Additional information about Harvard Interprofessional Fellowship and full application requirements can be found at:
Application Information . Open application period from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM. Fellowship position from: July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. 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, educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Elements of the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship include: Mentoring by expert advanced palliative nurses and interdisciplinary team members that include physicians, psychologists, social workers, chaplains, and pharmacists. The fellowship conforms to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association’s Standards of Clinical Education of Hospice and Palliative Nurses. Fellows receive a salary and full benefits for 1 year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Fellows attend a summer intensive classroom curriculum in the early months of fellowship that covers principles and domains of palliative care. For the remainder of the year, fellows have ½ days of didactic sessions monthly. Clinical rotations will include: inpatient Palliative Care Service at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Adult Palliative Care Clinic, home and inpatient hospice, and community-based palliative care. Elective rotations designed by fellow. Retreats for fellows on Teaching, Resiliency, and Leadership. Scholarly projects that are assigned include: Quality improvement project. Presentation at Palliative Care Grand Rounds. Submission of an abstract and attendance at the 2026 Annual Assembly
Annual Assembly . Preparation and presentation to a small group on a clinical topic. Participation in Nursing seminars.
Minimum Requirements: Masters or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program by January 2025. Board certified or board-eligible by January 31, 2025: Adult/Geriatric Primary Care, Adult Acute Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner. Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required before the start of fellowship (July 1, 2025). Prescriptive authority for controlled substances in MA with DEA registration required before the start of fellowship. Prior experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred. Responsibilities: Fulfillment of all requirements including didactics curriculum and scholarly assignments of the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship. Comply with all job requirements of DFCI Nurse Practitioner. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. 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. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries, and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. 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. EEOC Poster
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Application Information . Open application period from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM. Fellowship position from: July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. 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, educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Elements of the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship include: Mentoring by expert advanced palliative nurses and interdisciplinary team members that include physicians, psychologists, social workers, chaplains, and pharmacists. The fellowship conforms to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association’s Standards of Clinical Education of Hospice and Palliative Nurses. Fellows receive a salary and full benefits for 1 year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Fellows attend a summer intensive classroom curriculum in the early months of fellowship that covers principles and domains of palliative care. For the remainder of the year, fellows have ½ days of didactic sessions monthly. Clinical rotations will include: inpatient Palliative Care Service at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Adult Palliative Care Clinic, home and inpatient hospice, and community-based palliative care. Elective rotations designed by fellow. Retreats for fellows on Teaching, Resiliency, and Leadership. Scholarly projects that are assigned include: Quality improvement project. Presentation at Palliative Care Grand Rounds. Submission of an abstract and attendance at the 2026 Annual Assembly
Annual Assembly . Preparation and presentation to a small group on a clinical topic. Participation in Nursing seminars.
Minimum Requirements: Masters or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program by January 2025. Board certified or board-eligible by January 31, 2025: Adult/Geriatric Primary Care, Adult Acute Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner. Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required before the start of fellowship (July 1, 2025). Prescriptive authority for controlled substances in MA with DEA registration required before the start of fellowship. Prior experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred. Responsibilities: Fulfillment of all requirements including didactics curriculum and scholarly assignments of the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship. Comply with all job requirements of DFCI Nurse Practitioner. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. 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. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries, and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. 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. EEOC Poster
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