20 direct support professional jobs found

Job Ref:47342 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Nursing Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Overview The Professional Development Specialist (PDS)  is a member of the nursing leadership team. The PDS is dedicated to advancing the clinical skills and knowledge of nursing staff through comprehensive curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. This role is crucial in fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards. The PDS collaborates with the Clinical Practice Specialists (CPS), other Professional Development Specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members. PDS practice is based on competencies described by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the Association of Nurses in Professional Development (ANPD). The mission, vision, and values of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice....

Job Ref:47343 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Nursing Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Overview The Professional Development Specialist (PDS)  is a member of the nursing leadership team. The PDS is dedicated to advancing the clinical skills and knowledge of nursing staff through comprehensive curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. This role is crucial in fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards. The PDS collaborates with the Clinical Practice Specialists (CPS), other Professional Development Specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members. PDS practice is based on competencies described by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the Association of Nurses in Professional Development (ANPD). The mission, vision, and values of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice....

Job Ref:47346 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Nursing Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Overview The Nurse Manager, Inpatient Oncology, oversees daily patient flow and clinical operations within a designated unit, focusing on oncology and hematology care. This role involves coordinating and supervising nursing and clinical assistant staff to ensure high-quality patient care and education. The Nurse Manager collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, delegates tasks appropriately, and provides clinical leadership to foster professional growth for both self and staff. Emphasizing systems thinking, diversity, collaboration, and clinical judgment, the Nurse Manager utilizes evidence-based knowledge to enhance clinical practice. As a mentor, the Nurse Manager nurtures leadership potential and promotes professional development within Nursing and Patient Care Services. All practices align with the Mission,...

Job Ref:47323 Location:20 Overland Street, Boston, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Remote: occasional time on campus Overview The Research Informatics Operations (RIO) team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Business Analyst II to coordinate, manage and support the information system needs of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) research community. The Business Analyst II will join the Client Services Team, supporting Customer Experience Operations under the RIO umbrella. The mission of the Client Services Team is to support the operations of the research program at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, including but not limited to clinical trial management, grant development, intellectual property management, and biospecimen banking.   Incumbent will work on medium to large sized projects, to design, develop, implement, and support the overall support of the research system operations...

Job Ref:47304 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Administration Support/Customer Service Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview Under minimal supervision, the Executive Assistant I provides high-level administrative support primarily to Vice Presidents and above or a comparable level executive*.   Work requires some analysis and use of initiative and independent judgement.  The Executive Assistant I is often called upon to communicate on behalf of executive(s) to other employees.  The Executive Assistant I conducts work assignments of increasing complexity with some latitude for independent judgement and remains knowledgeable of corporate polices.  NOTE:  *VP+ or comparable level executive such as SVP, EVP, Chiefs, Department Chairs and Division Chiefs.  Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in...

Job Ref:47312 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Imaging Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Overview Working under the direction of the CT/X-Ray Manager, CT/X-Ray Supervisor, and CT Clinical Director, the CT technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures within CT as described in the DFCI Imaging Policy Manual.  The CT technologist duties include the responsibility of the delivery of safe and effective imaging procedures, participation in departmental education programs, participation in organizational and departmental goals and priorities and active involvement in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities.  Each CT technologist position requires a close working relationship with Imaging professionals, nursing, and technical staff, as well as with providers, investigators, and their staff. The CT technologist will work to create and sustain a culture that fosters...

Job Ref:46906 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Operations Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview The Controls & Design Engineer plays a critical role within Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s FMRE division, providing hands-on expertise in control and design engineering to support reliable, compliant operation of clinical, research, and administrative environments. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role serves as a technical authority and resource for the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) team and Facilities Operations, establishing and validating sequences of operation, preventive maintenance procedures, and training programs. It reviews and makes design decisions on HVAC control systems, coordinates vendor and contractor activities, and maintains audit-ready documentation to ensure compliance with applicable MEP/FP codes and standards and Institute guidelines. The...

Job Ref:47228 Location:10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 Category:Nursing Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 4-5 days onsite/week Overview The Senior Director of Nursing Quality and Magnet Program Director (MPD) is an Institute-wide functional leader accountable for the strategic vision, system-wide integration, and sustained performance of nursing quality and the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program across Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). This role co-develops and leads the multi-year roadmap in partnership with the Nurse Executive Committee (NEC) for professional nursing practice excellence, aligning with DFCI’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and the Institute’s Quality and Safety strategy. The Senior Director drives evidence-based practice, professional governance, workforce development, and exemplary professional practice to deliver top-quartile nurse-sensitive outcomes and an unmatched patient and family experience in...

Job Ref:47129 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Nursing Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview The Nurse Manager is responsible for day-to-day patient flow and operations in a specific clinical unit.  Responsibilities include coordination and supervision of assigned nursing and clinical assistant staff as they provide care to individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The Nurse Manager oversees direct patient care, including patient and family education. The Nurse Manager delegates triage of unexpected patients to the charge nurse and will modify nursing assignments, as needed, to meet the needs of patients. The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership and management and promotes professional growth for self and staff. The Nurse Manager demonstrates systems thinking, response to diversity, collaboration, clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, facilitation of...

Job Ref:47155 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview Within the Computational and AI Services team within the Informatics & Analytics department , the System Administrator - Storage Management  will serve the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and its patients by providing computing services and assistance to faculty and research staff. The position is part of a specialized group of highly skilled engineers and administrators closely engaged with the research departments, bringing practical hands-on computer expertise, HPC and storage expertise, and cloud operational support to cutting edge bio-medical research. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include active monitoring and fast response to help desk requests such as to ensure high system availability to all users with minimal interruptions. They will help coordinate...

Job Ref:47073 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Remote: occasional time on campus Overview This Principal IS (Information Systems) Application Analyst supports DFCI Information Services department systems and applications for the DFCI Radiation Oncology clinical department. The IS Principal Application Analyst will lead application deployment, configuration, system upgrades and maintenance for the many applications within the department. The role will continuously develop and implement process improvements that focus on optimizing operational efficiency, patient safety, and the quality of care. These functions are accomplished through participation in departmental projects with interdisciplinary teams that focus on workflow efficiency, clinical procedures, and applications training. Additionally, the IS Principal Application Analyst position requires a strong understanding...

Job Ref:47084 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Operations Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 4-5 days onsite/week Overview The Vice President of Ambulatory Planning is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance the performance, growth, and integration of outpatient services within Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Longwood, Chestnut Hill and regional campuses. By taking a holistic view of the services necessary to provide world class cancer care, the VP ensures strategic operational alignment across the multi-disciplines that provide cancer care including, but not limited to, clinic, infusion, pharmacy, radiology, lab and pathology and patient care services. Reporting to the SVP, Hospital Transformation and a dotted line to the SVP, Clinical Operations, this position requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of ambulatory oncology care operations,...

Job Ref:47059 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Operations Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Informatics & Analytics (I&A) department serves patients present and future, by collaboratively building a sustainable informatics and analytics ecosystem of tools and services to support and grow the Institute’s research, clinical, and business missions.   The Director of AI Operations and Services leads the development and delivery of AI-related applications and services within the Informatics & Analytics department. This role oversees a team of 10+ FTEs and collaborates with both I&A and non-I&A stakeholders to implement AI solutions that support research, clinical, and operational goals. The Director serves as a subject matter expert in AI governance and strategy, contributing to institutional policy and compliance. This position...

Job Ref:47007 Location:10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 Category:Finance/Accounting Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial and Business Strategy Officer is a critical partner to the executive team and Board of Trustees, guiding Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) through a period of major growth, transformation and innovation. The EVP is a strategist and change leader, who has overall responsibility for the finance and business strategy functions of DFCI. The EVP participates as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team in setting vision and driving change in a complex and highly matrixed organization. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Chief Financial and Business Strategy Officer works closely with executive and faculty leaders and the Board of Trustees in developing,...

Job Ref:46801 Location:10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 Category:Operations Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Remote: 100% off site Overview This position's work location is fully remote. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI). The Associate Director, Office for Human Research Studies (OHRS), oversees operational activities supporting IRB review and human research protections across the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) consortium. Works with the Director to implement operational priorities and execute goals. Manages IRB analyst workflows, process improvements, and SOP/policy governance to ensure compliant, timely, and high-quality protocol review. Serving as an alternate IRB member, conducts expedited reviews in accordance with federal regulations and institutional policies. Partners with clinical research offices across DF/HCC institutions to resolve...

Job Ref:46878 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Imaging Employment Type:Per diem Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Overview Working under the direction of the CT/X-Ray Manager, CT/X-Ray Supervisor, and CT Clinical Director, the CT technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures within CT as described in the DFCI Imaging Policy Manual.  The CT technologist duties include the responsibility of the delivery of safe and effective imaging procedures, participation in departmental education programs, participation in organizational and departmental goals and priorities and active involvement in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities.  Each CT technologist position requires a close working relationship with Imaging professionals, nursing, and technical staff, as well as with providers, investigators, and their staff. The CT technologist will work to create and sustain a culture that fosters...

Job Ref:46816 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:Operations Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Program Administrator II to provide operational and complex administrative support to the newly established Center for Therapeutic Discovery (CTD). This is an opportunity for a self-motivated administrative professional to join a team dedicated to high-impact drug discovery. The Program Administrator II will support and collaborate with the Center Co-Directors, Scientific Director and Center Group Leaders in an administrative capacity. The Program Administrator II represents the program with other Institute executives as well as external recruits and collaborators.  Other responsibilities include scheduling meetings, arranging travel, developing policies and procedures, managing a web presence for the Center, preparing detailed program reports,...

Job Ref:46272 Location:10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 Category:Nursing Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Overview The Professional Development Specialist I (PDSI) is a member of the nursing leadership team.  The PDSI is responsible for implementing and evaluating educational programs that support the professional development of nursing staff. This position involves daily interaction with staff to address clinical issues, competency development, and mentoring while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The PDSI collaborates with the Professional Development Specialist IIs, Clinical Practice Specialists (CPS), and other multidisciplinary team members. PDSI practice is based on competencies described by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the Association of Nurses in Professional Development (ANPD). The mission, vision, and values of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of...

Job Ref:45817 Location:20 Overland Street, Boston, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Remote: occasional time on campus Overview The Director of Business Application Platforms serves as the strategic and technical leader for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s enterprise application ecosystem, with a primary focus on Workday and UKG. This role defines and executes the technical vision, architecture, and delivery strategy to ensure platforms are secure, scalable, and aligned with institutional goals. By establishing governance frameworks and architectural standards, the Director of Business Application Platforms drives consistency, resilience, and performance across critical business systems. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and IT leadership to enhance process maturity in areas such as development, release management, and change control. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership...

Job Ref:43465 Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) with a minimum of eight years of leadership experience, specifically in the implementation and optimization of electronic health records (preferably Epic) and other clinical applications, to join our prestigious cancer center leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and working in close collaboration with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), the CMIO will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic vision for clinical informatics. The successful candidate will foster collaboration, ensuring the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology and data analytics to enhance patient care, provider experience, clinical research, and...