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The Mass General Hospital Division of Palliative Care & Geriatric Medicine is committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients and their families in a respectful, efficient, and safe environment; to communicate openly and directly; and to recognize and value the contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of disease through research and education. We strive for innovation, work as a team, and lead by example.
For more information about the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship program, please visit https://www.hipcf.org/
Job Qualifications:
• Masters or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program by January 2026
• Board-certified or board-eligible by March 1, 2026
- Adult NP Fellowships: Board certification in Adult/Geriatric Primary Care, Adult Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts is required before the start of the fellowship (July 1, 2026).
• Prescriptive authority for controlled substances in MA with DEA registration is required before the start of the 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 Nurse Practitioner at assigned institution.
Each nurse practitioner fellowship application requires the following:
• Complete online Human Resources application
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial transcript from graduate program.
• Personal statement describing your interest in palliative nursing; learning objectives for the fellowship year; and goals for advancing palliative care in the nursing field (500-word limit).
• Submit three (3) letters of reference attesting to your interest, experience and potential in palliative care specialty practice
Application Instructions:
• Complete online Human Resources application and upload the following documents:
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial transcript from graduate program
• Personal statement
** Please reach out to Jane Hussey, Talent Acquisition Partner at: jhussey1@mgb.org directly for any technical issues related to uploading application materials onto the Human Resources application portal.
• Submit 3 letters of reference attesting to your interest, experience and potential in palliative care specialty practice directly to Jane Hussey, Talent Acquisition Partner at: jhussey1@mgb.org
• Online Human Resources application and all additional materials must be submitted by the Jan 31, 2026 deadline
• Interviews will be held virtually the morning of Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Alternative arrangements may be made in some instances for existing scheduling conflicts.
Job Summary
Participates in training program for Nurse Practitioners. Required to be a licensed NP.Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Completes clinical rotations in hospital.
-Functions as an NP in department of rotations.
-Provides patient diagnosis and treatment.
-Writes prescriptions following hospital guidelines.
-Attends lectures, trainings, and other educational opportunities.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN]-MA
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving, and decision-making in emergency situations.
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to maintain situational awareness and respond appropriately to emergency situations in clinical and inpatient settings
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
- /
Grade
6
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