APP (NP or PA) - MGB Cancer Institute- Infusion Service Line- MGH
Listed compensation
$127k-$174k
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Job Description
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary
Infusion Unit First Responder Team Mass General Hospital | Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Full-Time (36-40 hours/week)
The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Infusion Unit First Responder Team at Massachusetts General Hospital. This dynamic role combines urgent oncology care, symptom management, and infusion services support within one of the nation's leading academic cancer centers.
As an Infusion Unit APP, you will serve as a frontline clinical resource for adult oncology and classical hematology patients receiving care in the outpatient infusion center. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and operational leaders, you will respond to acute infusion reactions and medical emergencies, support urgent patient evaluations, and help optimize access, efficiency, and continuity of care across the cancer care continuum.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary first responder for acute infusion reactions and medical emergencies in the adult infusion unit.
- Provide urgent clinical assessment, symptom management, and coordination of care for oncology and hematology patients.
- Collaborate closely with disease center teams to manage complex patients awaiting admission and requiring ongoing outpatient support.
- Partner with nursing staff to improve patient flow, increase access for urgent visits, and facilitate care coordination.
Support Specialized Programs, Including
- Ambulatory antineoplastic desensitization
- Ambulatory cellular therapies
- Initiatives aimed at reducing emergency department utilization
- Write and manage treatment-related orders in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
- Consult with physicians, APPs, and nursing staff on complex patient care issues.
- Participate in quality improvement, research, education, and interdisciplinary committee work.
- Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to evidence-based practice initiatives.
Schedule
- Full-time, 36-40 hours per week
- Predictable rotating schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
Required
- Master's Degree in Nursing or graduate of an NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current Massachusetts NP or PA licensure
- NP certification as Adult, Acute Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner (if applicable)
- NCCPA certification (for PAs)
- DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)
- ACLS certification
Preferred
- Minimum of three years of oncology APP experience
- Demonstrated expertise caring for adult hematology and oncology patients
Why Join MGB Cancer Institute?
Join a nationally recognized cancer program where advanced practice providers play a vital role in delivering innovative, patient-centered care. You'll work alongside world-class clinicians, contribute to cutting-edge oncology initiatives, and make a direct impact on the care experience of patients facing cancer and hematologic disorders.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced APP seeking a highly autonomous role focused on oncology urgent care, infusion medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration within an academic medical center.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
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
Qualifications
Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistantrequired
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
- Registered Nurse [RN - State License]
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA] preferred
- Physician Assistant [PA - MA]
Experience
Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location: 66 Blossom Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
- $126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual
- Grade
- 7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.
These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to acute infusion reactions and medical emergencies, assess and manage urgent needs for adult oncology and hematology patients, and coordinate care with physicians, APPs, nurses, and disease center teams. Manage treatment-related orders, support specialized infusion programs and patient access initiatives, and contribute to quality improvement, research, education, and evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 42% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$142k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology NP listings in Massachusetts | 12 active | 309 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 42% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment429 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology NP hiring demand | #10 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 182 closed |
| New Oncology NP listings | 136 in the last 30 days | 96 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology NP pay trend | +12.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Mass General Brigham | #2 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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