CrawlJobs Logo

Clinical Practice Specialist, Inpatient Oncology

dana-farber.org Logo

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Location Icon

Location:
United States , Boston

Category Icon
Category:

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

129800.00 - 148400.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) is a member of the nursing leadership team. The Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) is an expert in our patient populations, evidence-based practice, and systems. This position involves collaboration across the enterprise with interdisciplinary departments to develop and evaluate evidence-based practices, improve the quality of patient care, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Clinical Practice Specialist practice is based on competencies described by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The mission, vision, and values of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.

Job Responsibility:

  • Models excellence in nursing practice using scientific knowledge and advanced concepts in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of actual or potential problems in the oncology patient population
  • Collaborates and consults with nurses and other to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes within a patient population
  • A key stake holder and decision maker for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care, policies, guidelines, the introduction of new equipment, technology, and practices at the point of care and the integration of EBP into daily operational activities
  • Maintains expertise in ONS, ASCO, and other professional nursing standards and stays current on oncology evidence and changes in disease and treatment practices
  • Participates in local and national professional activities and organizations to promote the educational and professional growth of self and others within DFCI and the community
  • Provides content expertise as needed
  • Collaborates with Professional Development Specialist on curriculum development based on Learning Needs Assessment results
  • Contributes to the creation of an environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, positive group processes, reflective practice, and the empowerment of others
  • Models constructive and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues
  • Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age
  • Participates in goal-defining processes and systems changes to promote best practices
  • Functions as a change agent, to implement, evaluate, and promote nursing care and systems that are safe, cost-effective and evidence based
  • Partners with leaders in clinical areas to establish goals and then develop, implement, and evaluate strategies consistent with institutional and departmental goals
  • Works collaboratively with other departments and disciplines on projects, initiatives and programs to meet the goals of DFCI and promotes excellence in care delivery and outcomes
  • Is a clinical resource and consultant to all DFCI nursing community regarding clinical policies, standards and guidelines of care
  • Provides clinical expertise in the development and implementation of nursing clinical policy, procedure and standards processes and is a key member of DFCI NPCS and other policy committees
  • Mentors and supports the professional growth and development of nurses, other NPCS staff and students
  • Facilitates and leads quality and process improvement programs and initiatives
  • Assesses quality of care and patient outcomes
  • Implements evidence-based practices at the unit level with NPCS staff
  • Identifies clinical practice problems, reviews literature, and provides clinical support to staff and leaders to implement EBP solutions
  • Participates in research activities that expand the scientific base of nursing practice knowledge
  • Disseminates work related to research, EBP, and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements:

  • Master of Science in Nursing required
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist track is preferred
  • Current RN license in Massachusetts (compact licensure) language
  • 3 years of oncology nursing experience and 3 years of oncology experience
  • Expertise in oncology nursing standards and evidence-based practice required
  • Oncology-specific certification required within 3 years of hire
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Proficiency in educational technology and software
  • Ability to mentor and guide nursing staff effectively
  • Expertise in oncology nursing standards and evidence-based practices
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Clinical Practice Specialist, Inpatient Oncology

Clinical Practice Specialist, Inpatient Oncology

The Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) is a member of the nursing leadership tea...
Location
Location
United States , Boston
Salary
Salary:
129800.00 - 148400.00 USD / Year
dana-farber.org Logo
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Master of Science in Nursing required
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist track is preferred
  • Current RN license in Massachusetts (compact licensure)
  • 3 years of oncology nursing experience and 3 years of oncology experience
  • Expertise in oncology nursing standards and evidence-based practice required
  • Oncology-specific certification required within 3 years of hire
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Proficiency in educational technology and software
  • Ability to mentor and guide nursing staff effectively
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Models excellence in nursing practice using scientific knowledge and advanced concepts in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of actual or potential problems in the oncology patient population
  • Collaborates and consults with nurses and others to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes within a patient population
  • A key stake holder and decision maker for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care, policies, guidelines, the introduction of new equipment, technology, and practices at the point of care and the integration of EBP into daily operational activities
  • Maintains expertise in ONS, ASCO, and other professional nursing standards and stays current on oncology evidence and changes in disease and treatment practices
  • Participates in local and national professional activities and organizations to promote the educational and professional growth of self and others within DFCI and the community
  • Provides content expertise as needed
  • Collaborates with Professional Development Specialist on curriculum development based on Learning Needs Assessment results
  • Contributes to the creation of an environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, positive group processes, reflective practice, and the empowerment of others
  • Models constructive and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues
  • Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Inpatient Hematologist Oncologist

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring an Inpatient Hematologist/Oncologist...
Location
Location
United States , Jacksonville
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
baptistjax.com Logo
Baptist Health (Florida)
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • MD/DO
  • Eligible or board-certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology with a record of clinical achievement
  • Active or unrestricted medical license in Florida
  • Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology (and Oncology)
  • Unrestricted Florida Medical License
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide the continuity of highest-quality cancer care to our hospitalized patients
  • Join the collaborative team of oncologists and advanced practice provider providing care to our hospitalized patients around the clock
  • Work with a highly competent team of specialists from different clinical disciplines and our palliative care team
  • Enjoy a variety of complex and challenging clinical cases in your inpatient practice
  • This includes new diagnoses, hematology/ oncology consultations, and care of cancer patients receiving inpatient therapy
  • Explore leadership opportunities within the Cancer Center, encompassing roles in programmatic development, research, and quality programs
What we offer
What we offer
  • Eligible for an adjunct academic appointment at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Clinical Nurse Specialist Radiotherapy

The Radiotherapy CNS will contribute to the delivery of high-quality specialist ...
Location
Location
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
hermitageclinic.ie Logo
Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
  • At least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting
  • Minimum of two years nursing experience in the specialist area
  • Acquired a level 8 post registration Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic award relevant to the specialist area of radiotherapy/ oncology nursing or be willing to complete within one year of taking up post
  • Clinical Skills
  • IT skills
  • Quality focus
  • Risk Management
  • Clinical audit
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Coordinate, assess, plan, implement and evaluate radiotherapy nursing care for patients across inpatient, day-case and outpatient pathways
  • Act as a specialist resource for patients undergoing radiotherapy, managing a defined caseload and initiating changes in management to improve symptom control, treatment tolerance and psychological well-being
  • Provide patient assessment, nurse-led review and consultation services in collaboration with the radiotherapy, oncology or other relevant teams
  • Deliver expert education and support to patients and families regarding treatment, side-effect management and survivorship
  • Maintain a strong patient-centered focus, incorporating advocacy, communication of patient values and involvement in shared decision-making
  • Act as a specialist radiotherapy nursing resource for nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues
  • Establish and maintain clear referral pathways to multidisciplinary and specialist services
  • Support and participate in strategic planning for radiotherapy service expansion and quality initiatives
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical and statistical records, contributing to activity and performance reporting
  • Provide tailored education to patients and families regarding the radiotherapy process, immobilisation devices, skin care, nutrition, fatigue management, sexual health, fertility considerations and survivorship
Read More
Arrow Right

Professional Development Specialist, Inpatient Nursing

The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) is a member of the nursing leaders...
Location
Location
United States , Boston
Salary
Salary:
113200.00 - 133800.00 USD / Year
dana-farber.org Logo
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • 3 years of clinical nursing experience and 1 year of oncology experience
  • Current RN license in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire as job requires
  • Professional certification required (NPD-BC, Oncology-specific, or other relevant certification) within 3 years of hire
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Proficiency in educational technology and software
  • Ability to mentor and guide nursing staff effectively
  • Expertise in evidence-based practices, competency models, and simulation standards
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Demonstrates expertise in areas of oncology clinical practice, by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performance, and facilitate implementation of new practices
  • Supports nurses in the management of symptom distress related to cancer and/or its treatment
  • Provides expertise in the assessment of patient and family learning needs, provision of educational strategies, and evaluation of the effects of teaching strategies
  • May provide direct patient care, consult with other nurses or clinical staff about specific patients, and make recommendations for interventions and plan of care
  • Collaborates and consults with nurses and others to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes
  • Demonstrates leadership skills through the coordination of education, training, and competency assessment activities
  • Participates in local and national professional activities and organizations
  • Designs competency models in collaboration with content experts
  • Develops and analyzes the Learning Needs Assessment for the department and clinical areas
  • Monitors compliance related to mandatory staff education
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Medical/Clinical Oncologist - Consultant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Medical / Clinical Oncolo...
Location
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Salary:
109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year
remediumpartners.com Logo
Remedium Partners
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligibility within 6 months of interview)
  • CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent (or evidence of equivalence for non-UK trained applicants)
  • Ability to independently manage complex oncology patients within multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience delivering radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy
  • Understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and oncology safety standards
  • Experience in teaching and supervision across professional groups
  • Evidence of engagement in clinical research and audit activity
  • Strong organisational, leadership, and IT skills
  • Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Deliver consultant-led medical and clinical oncology services, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics, radiotherapy, and systemic anti-cancer therapy
  • Manage at least two tumour subspecialty areas, which may include breast, skin, haematological malignancies, gynaecological oncology, colorectal, urology, or lung cancer
  • Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards, pre-clinic case discussions, and treatment planning meetings
  • Support acute oncology services, including immunotherapy toxicity management and emergency oncology pathways
  • Participate in on-call arrangements as agreed within the job plan
  • Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, patient safety, and professional practice
  • Participate actively in clinical trials and research activity, including principal investigator roles where appropriate
  • Support recruitment into local and national studies across radiotherapy and systemic therapy portfolios
  • Contribute to translational research and audit initiatives
  • Supervise and train junior doctors, clinical fellows, and multidisciplinary colleagues
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Professional Development Specialist, Inpatient Research Nursing

The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) is a member of the nursing leaders...
Location
Location
United States , Boston
Salary
Salary:
113200.00 - 133800.00 USD / Year
dana-farber.org Logo
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • 3 years of clinical nursing experience
  • 1 year of oncology experience
  • Current RN license in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire as job requires
  • Professional certification required (NPD-BC, Oncology-specific, or other relevant certification) within 3 years of hire
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Proficiency in educational technology and software
  • Ability to mentor and guide nursing staff effectively
  • Expertise in evidence-based practices, competency models, and simulation standards
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Demonstrates expertise in areas of oncology clinical practice
  • Supports nurses in the management of symptom distress related to cancer
  • Provides expertise in the assessment of patient and family learning needs
  • May provide direct patient care, consult with other nurses or clinical staff
  • Collaborates and consults with nurses and others to influence nursing practices
  • Demonstrates leadership skills through the coordination of education, training, and competency assessment
  • Participates in local and national professional activities
  • Designs competency models in collaboration with content experts
  • Develops and analyzes the Learning Needs Assessment
  • Monitors compliance related to mandatory staff education
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Inpatient Hematologist Oncologist

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring an Inpatient Hematologist/Oncologist...
Location
Location
United States , Jacksonville
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
baptistjax.com Logo
Baptist Health (Florida)
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • MD/DO
  • Eligible or board-certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology with a record of clinical achievement
  • Active or unrestricted medical license in Florida
  • Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology (and Oncology)
  • Unrestricted Florida Medical License
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide the continuity of highest-quality cancer care to hospitalized patients
  • Work with a collaborative team of oncologists and advanced practice providers providing care to hospitalized patients around the clock
  • Work with a highly competent team of specialists from different clinical disciplines and our palliative care team
  • Handle a variety of complex and challenging clinical cases including new diagnoses, hematology/oncology consultations, and care of cancer patients receiving inpatient therapy
  • Explore leadership opportunities within the Cancer Center, encompassing roles in programmatic development, research, and quality programs
What we offer
What we offer
  • Eligible for an adjunct academic appointment at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
  • 7d on / 7d off work schedule
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Consultant Gastroenterologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a...
Location
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Salary:
105504.00 - 139882.00 GBP / Year
remediumpartners.com Logo
Remedium Partners
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Complete registration with the GMC and a licence to practise
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • Entry on the Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to CCT requirements in Gastroenterology and GIM
  • JAG accreditation in upper and lower GI diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
  • Broad experience in the management of gastrointestinal diseases
  • Ability to provide comprehensive patient management, and to train/supervise junior staff and students
  • Evidence of regular audit participation and awareness of governance processes
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide consultant-led care for gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients
  • Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy sessions, with opportunities to develop sub-speciality interests
  • Participate in the 1 in 8 GI bleeding on-call rota, providing 24/7 cover at weekends
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, working closely with colleagues in surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and nursing teams
  • Ensure timely and effective communication with GPs, community services, and the wider healthcare network
  • Engage in teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, medical students, and allied health professionals
  • Play an active role in clinical governance, audit, and service development to maintain and enhance the quality of care
  • Take part in departmental and divisional management, contributing to strategy and service redesign
  • Support research and innovation within gastroenterology, promoting evidence-based practice and service improvements
  • Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right