APP (NP or PA)- MGB Cancer Institute- Infusion Unit Hematology Oncology- MGH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Join the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within our Adult Infusion Program. This unique role combines direct patient care, oncology urgent care, infusion first-response expertise, and the opportunity to provide coverage within our ambulatory hematologic malignancies and classical hematology programs.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Serve as the first responder for acute infusion reactions, urgent oncology concerns, and medical emergencies within a high-volume adult infusion center.
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to manage complex hematology and oncology patients.
- Provide expert symptom management, urgent evaluations, and care coordination to improve access and reduce unnecessary emergency department utilization.
- Support specialized programs, including ambulatory antineoplastic desensitization and cellular therapy services.
- Deliver direct patient care in ambulatory hematologic malignancy and classical hematology clinics.
- Promote efficient patient flow, continuity of care, and exceptional patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement, research, education, and professional practice initiatives within a nationally recognized academic cancer center.
Ideal Candidate
- NP or PA with experience caring for adult hematology and/or oncology patients.
- Minimum of 3 years of oncology APP experience preferred.
- Hematologic malignancy, classical hematology, and/or acute care experience preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and care coordination skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic medical environment.
- Flexible and adaptable, with interest in supporting patients across multiple ambulatory and infusion care settings.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
- Performs complete histories and physical examinations
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
- Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
- Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
- Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant required
- Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or Physician Assistant [MA License]
- Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant 0-1 year preferred
- NP or PA with experience caring for adult hematology and/or oncology patients
- Minimum of 3 years of oncology APP experience preferred
- Hematologic malignancy, classical hematology, and/or acute care experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and care coordination skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic medical environment
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings
- Ability to maintain quality control standards
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.