Registered Nurse Advanced Practice (APRN)

About the Department

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Make a meaningful impact on the health of Louisiana communities as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with the Office of Public Health. In this rewarding role, you'll provide advanced primary and preventive care, collaborate with physicians to improve patient outcomes, and respond to public health emergencies that protect communities across Region 2. Join a dedicated team where your clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to public service help improve the health and well-being of individuals and families every day.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

·  Provide advanced primary and preventive health care by conducting comprehensive health assessments, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and managing patient care in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and Office of Public Health protocols. 

·  Perform physical examinations and clinical procedures, including family planning, STI services, Pap smears, breast and pelvic exams, and insertion of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). 

·  Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and treatments; and coordinate referrals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. 

·  Educate and counsel patients, families, and communities on health conditions, treatment plans, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices while connecting individuals with appropriate health resources. 

·  Provide clinical leadership and technical guidance to nursing and support staff, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and promote evidence-based practices that enhance patient care. 

·  Maintain accurate medical records, prepare required clinical documentation, develop practice standards, and support staff education through training and professional development activities. 

·  Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and community partners to evaluate healthcare needs, improve program outcomes, strengthen public health services, and respond to emerging public health priorities and emergencies.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / OPH-Region 2-BRCO/ East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment 

Cost Center:    3262108002

Position Number(s):   50679882

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

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