Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology 40 hours Days BMC Main Campus (MNA)

Nurse Practitioner in Radiation Oncology

Schedule: Full Time (40 Hours)

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a compassionate motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team.

As New Englands largest safety-net hospital BMC is committed to providing exceptional equitable care to all patients regardless of background or circumstances. Affiliated with Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine our Radiation Oncology department provides comprehensive cancer care to a diverse patient population including curative and palliative treatments advanced radiation technologies and clinical research opportunities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journey. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays an integral role in delivering patient-centered care coordinating treatment managing symptoms and helping patients navigate the physical and emotional challenges of cancer treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care including inpatient and outpatient consultations assessments follow-up visits and symptom management in collaboration with radiation oncologists.
• Educate and support patients throughout radiation treatment including treatment preparation and management of acute and long-term side effects.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging prescribe medications and coordinate referrals within the providers scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians nurses radiation therapists physicists social workers and other cancer center specialists to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards clinical trial screening and enrollment and departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for patients and families promoting compassionate communication and continuity of care.

Job Requirements

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

New graduates with relevant oncology experience or a strong interest in radiation oncology are encouraged to apply.

Licensure:

• NCCPA certification (PA) or NP certification
• Active Massachusetts license (PA or NP)
• Active DEA registration
• Current BLS and ACLS Certifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.

Demonstrated critical thinking problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.

Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education.

Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.

Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team patients and families.

Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access enter and interpret computerized data/information required.

Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with the practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience and licensure/certifications directly related to position addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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