• Facilitates clarification of patient and family goals of care. • Facilitates access to appropriate support models of care i.e. hospice, rehabilitation and on-going aggressive treatment. • Assists with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions. • Consults with palliative care physician as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services and collaborates with other physicians as needed. • Educates facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by Palliative Medical Associates. • Attends and participates in internal Palliative Medical Associates of Palliative Care team meetings. • Consults with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. • Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided. • Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physician. • Orders diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians. • Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS • Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years nursing experience. • Clinical nursing care experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred. • Certification by a national body (ANCC, NBCHPN, AANP). • Palliative care ARNP preferred. • Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept. • Reliable transportation, current state driver’s license and automobile insurance. EDUCATION • Must be licensed to practice in state where the Palliative Medical Associates is located. • Certified as ARNP-CRNP. • Master's of Science in Nursing- MSN required. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES San Francisco Ordinance • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. • EOE/AA M/F/DV