APP (NP or PA)- MGB Cancer Institute- Infusion Unit Hematology Oncology- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its adult infusion program. This onsite, part-time role combines direct patient care, oncology urgent care, infusion first-response expertise, and coverage in ambulatory hematologic malignancy and classical hematology programs. The APP serves as a clinical leader and first responder for infusion-related reactions, medical emergencies, complex symptom management, and care coordination, partnering with continuity providers across hematology and oncology teams. The role also supports ambulatory disease centers during provider absences to help ensure continuity of care. The position provides assessment and management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of care plans, and ongoing evaluation. Duties may include patient counseling and teaching, histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, documentation, bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population, and medication orders and prescriptions. The APP collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supports specialized services such as antineoplastic desensitization and cellular therapy, and may participate in quality improvement, research, education, and professional practice initiatives. The position is based at 55 Fruit Street in Boston, is scheduled for 30 hours per week, and works a day shift.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant studies.
Massachusetts RN license and APRN license, or Massachusetts Physician Assistant license.
Skilled in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting 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 and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and care coordination skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic medical environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to support patients across ambulatory and infusion care settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for adult hematology and/or oncology patients.
At least 3 years of oncology APP experience is preferred.
Hematologic malignancy, classical hematology, and/or acute care experience.
Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant; 0–1 year is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first responder for acute infusion reactions, urgent oncology concerns, and medical emergencies in a high-volume adult infusion center.
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to manage complex hematology and oncology patients.
Provide symptom management, urgent evaluations, and care coordination.
Support ambulatory antineoplastic desensitization and cellular therapy services.
Provide direct patient care in ambulatory hematologic malignancy and classical hematology clinics.
Promote efficient patient flow, continuity of care, and patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement, research, education, and professional practice initiatives.
Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and examination findings.
Provide timely, high-quality documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies.