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Nurse Practitioner- Radiation Onc/Urology

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
45 Francis Street (Show on map)
Oct 08, 2025
Summary he 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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners. 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. -Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. -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. Education/Licensure: Completion of Master's, DNP or PhD Degree in Nursing required. Completion of a Master's or post Masters' degree in adult or family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) required. Current Adult/Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification by an accredited APRN certifying body required. Valid prescriptive authority from both MA DPH and Federal DEA required. Current APRN license to practice in Massachusetts required. Experience: 1. Minimum 5 years of current nurse practitioner experience caring for a urology focused patient population required. 2. Demonstrated experience managing complex urologic conditions in an ambulatory setting required. 3. Clinical nurse practitioner experience in radiation oncology preferred. Other: ANA or other appropriate nursing certification in the area of practice and authorization by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role. DEA for prescription writing. SKILL/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Expert Clinical judgement skills to function in the independent role. Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients' families, staff and community health workers. Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from busy clinical settings and changing organizational climate. Ability to self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of position. Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills. CLINICAL STANDARDS THAT SERVE AS GUIDELINES FOR THIS PRACTICE Nurse practitioner practice conforms to generally accepted standards of care as promulgated by the American Nurses Association and other relevant professional organizations. Patient care management is based on current evidence and sound clinical judgment. Clinical references may include but are limited to: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine; Physician's Desk Reference; Barker, Principles of Ambulatory Medicine The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.