Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Palliative Care

apartment Dana-Farber Cancer Institute location_onBoston, MA, US

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 worker, and pharmacist 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.

Additional information about Harvard Interprofessional Fellowship and full application requirements please refer to:

https://pallcare.hms.harvard.edu/nurse-practitioner-fellowships/application-information

Open application period from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.

Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8-5 PM.

Felowiship position from: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Elements Of The Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship Include

Mentoring by expert advanced palliative nurses and interdisciplinary team members that include physicians, psychologists, social workers, chaplains, and pharmacists.
The fellowship conforms to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association’s Standards of Clinical Education of Hospice and Palliative Nurses.
Fellows receive a salary and full benefits for 1 year from 7/1/2026-6/30/2027.
Fellows attend a summer intensive classroom curriculum in the early months of fellowship that covers principles and domains of palliative care. For the remainder of the year fellows have ½ days didactic sessions monthly.
Clinical rotations will include: inpatient Palliative Care Service at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Adult Palliative Care Clinic, home and inpatient hospice, and community-based palliative care.
Elective rotations designed by fellow.
Retreats for fellows on Teaching, Resiliency, and Leadership
Scholarly projects that are assigned include:

Quality improvement project
Presentation at Palliative Care Grand Rounds
Submission of an abstract and attendance at the 2027 Annual Assembly http://aahpm.org/meetings/assembly

Preparation and presentation to a small group on a clinical topic
Participation in Nursing seminars

Qualifications

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.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$97,917.00 - $100,376.46

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