Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship

School Social Work Association of America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Boston is seeking candidates for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship. This full-time program involves mentored clinical supervision and interprofessional training, focusing on palliative care for children with serious illness. Ideal applicants will have a Master of Science in Nursing and relevant certifications. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with applications opening on November 5, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Affordable health insurance

Student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible by January 31, 2026, as a Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in Massachusetts prior to the start of the fellowship.
• Prior experience as a nurse or nurse practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in mentored clinical supervision across various care settings.
• Attend educational and training sessions throughout the fellowship.
• Participate in academic projects distributed across the fellowship year.

Skills

Pediatric primary care

Palliative care

Communication

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

PACT (Pediatric Advanced Care Team) Nurse Practitioner Fellowship

PACT offers a full-time, 12‑month Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship. The fellow will train alongside two physician fellows and one social work fellow in this distinctive interprofessional program. The fellowship includes mentored clinical supervision in inpatient, outpatient, community, and bereavement settings, caring for children with serious illness and their families. Topics include communication, pain and symptom management, psychosocial assessment, advance care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and various palliative care delivery models.

This fellowship is designed to conform to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association's Standards for Clinical Practicum in Palliative Nursing for Practicing Professional Nurses, Scope and Standards of Practice, and Competencies for Advanced Practice Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses.

What to expect

The pediatric and adult interprofessional palliative care fellows attend educational and training sessions together throughout the year. Learning activities and supervision are intertwined with clinical work. The fellowship starts in July with intensive summer didactics focused on the fundamentals of palliative care (core curriculum of symptom management, communication, advance care planning, and inter‑professional teamwork). In the fall, fellows have half‑day didactic sessions monthly in addition to clinical work and academic projects distributed across the fellowship year.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Board certified or board eligible by January 31, 2026 as a Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in Massachusetts prior to the start of the fellowship in July 2026, with the authority to prescribe controlled substances to all ages. Prior experience as a nurse or nurse practitioner is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit application via Boston Children’s Hospital AS WELL AS supplemental materials as described below:

1. Resume/CV
2. Unofficial Graduate School Transcript
3. Personal statement describing your interest in palliative nursing, learning objectives for the fellowship year, and goals for advancing palliative care in the nursing field (500‑word limit).
4. Three letters of recommendation that include at least one clinical and one academic reference.

The application process opens November 5, 2025 and closes January 6, 2026 for the upcoming academic year that begins July 2026.

For application link and more information, please visit:

https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/pediatric-advanced-care-team/fellowships/nurse-practitioner-fellowship

For questions and to submit supplemental application materials, email the Fellowship Director, Jenna Freitas, at:

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Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance; child care and student loan subsidies; generous time off; 403(b) Retirement Savings plan; Pension; Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement; cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes the benefits listed above.