We are excited to offer a full-time, 12-month fellowship for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. This unique program allows the fellow to collaborate with two physician fellows and one social work fellow, providing an interprofessional training experience. The fellowship encompasses mentored clinical supervision across various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, community, and bereavement care, focusing on children with serious illnesses and their families. Key areas of training include:

• Effective communication
• Pain and symptom management
• Psychosocial assessment and management
• Advance care planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Diverse delivery models in palliative care

This fellowship aligns with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association’s Standards for Clinical Practicum in Palliative Nursing, as well as the Scope and Standards of Practice and Competencies for Advanced Practice Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses.

Throughout the year, pediatric and adult interprofessional palliative care fellows will participate in joint educational and training sessions. These learning activities are integrated with clinical responsibilities. The fellowship commences in July with an intensive summer curriculum that covers the essentials of palliative care, including:

• Symptom management
• Communication skills
• Advance care planning
• Working effectively within an interprofessional team

In the fall, fellows will engage in half-day didactic sessions once or twice a month, alongside their clinical work and academic projects throughout the fellowship year.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility by January 31, 2027, in Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care, or as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• A valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts prior to the fellowship start date in July 2027, with the ability to prescribe controlled substances for all age groups. Previous experience as a nurse or nurse practitioner is preferred.

Interested individuals should submit their applications through our organization, along with the following supplemental materials:

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Graduate School Transcript
• A personal statement detailing your interest in palliative nursing, your learning objectives for the fellowship year, and your goals for advancing palliative care within the nursing profession (limit of 500 words).
• Three letters of recommendation, including at least one clinical and one academic reference.

The application window opens on November 4, 2026, and closes on January 4, 2027. Interviews for selected candidates will take place in February 2027 for the upcoming academic year starting in July 2027.

The anticipated salary range reflects our organization's reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of posting. Any base salary offer will be influenced by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and other job-related elements. The base salary is part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules
• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance
• Childcare and student loan assistance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement and support for certain licenses and certifications
• Employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at select locations

Join us to experience the rewards of passion and teamwork!