Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Palliative Care

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Boston, MA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program by January 2026.
• Board certified or board-eligible by March 1, 2026: Adult/Geriatric Primary Care, Adult Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required before start of fellowship (July 1, 2026).
• Prescriptive authority for controlled substances in MA with DEA registration required before 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.

Benefits

• Fellows receive a salary and full benefits for 1 year from 7/1/2026-6/30/2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees