State of Louisiana
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.
This Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position with the Office of Public Health in Region 2 provides advanced primary and preventive health care to individuals, families, and communities across assigned parishes. The APRN works collaboratively with consulting physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, counseling, education, and referrals, while practicing in accordance with the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act and OPH policies. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health, work within a supportive public health team, and serve diverse populations through clinic-based care.
Ideal applicant should possess the following:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) training and
Reproductive health experience
Possession of a current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a temporary permit.
NOTE: The temporary APRN permit allows an APRN applicant to work in a limited capacity for up to 120 days while awaiting review for full APRN licensure by the nursing board. An APRN applicant cannot medically diagnose or medically manage patients until they are licensed and have prescriptive authority. If the APRN license is not received within the 120-day period and the permit expires, the employee must be removed from the position.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Conducts comprehensive health assessments
by obtaining detailed medical histories and performing physical examinations to determine diagnoses, provide medical treatment, and/or make appropriate referrals.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans
by identifying health problems, prescribing treatments and pharmaceuticals, reviewing diagnostic and laboratory data, and consulting with physicians and other providers as needed.
Provides advanced clinical services
including preventive and primary health care examinations such as Pap smears, breast and pelvic exams, family planning and STI services, and the insertion of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) when requested.
Delivers patient and family education and counseling
related to health conditions, treatment plans, preventive care, and appropriate referrals, while collaborating with multidisciplinary health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
Identifies community and population health needs
and contributes to strategies that improve access to comprehensive health services through education, resource coordination, and public health interventions.
Provides advanced professional guidance and technical assistance
to nursing and ancillary staff, participates in quality assurance activities, develops practice standards, and collaborates with medical and nursing leadership to enhance clinical practice and program outcomes.
Maintains accurate clinical documentation and professional competency
by creating legally compliant medical records and reports, participating in continuing education, and performing additional duties as assigned to support public health program objectives.
Position-Specific Details Location:
Office of Public Health / 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.
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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.
Contact Information Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
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.
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This Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position with the Office of Public Health in Region 2 provides advanced primary and preventive health care to individuals, families, and communities across assigned parishes. The APRN works collaboratively with consulting physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, counseling, education, and referrals, while practicing in accordance with the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act and OPH policies. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health, work within a supportive public health team, and serve diverse populations through clinic-based care.
Ideal applicant should possess the following:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) training and
Reproductive health experience
Possession of a current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a temporary permit.
NOTE: The temporary APRN permit allows an APRN applicant to work in a limited capacity for up to 120 days while awaiting review for full APRN licensure by the nursing board. An APRN applicant cannot medically diagnose or medically manage patients until they are licensed and have prescriptive authority. If the APRN license is not received within the 120-day period and the permit expires, the employee must be removed from the position.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Conducts comprehensive health assessments
by obtaining detailed medical histories and performing physical examinations to determine diagnoses, provide medical treatment, and/or make appropriate referrals.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans
by identifying health problems, prescribing treatments and pharmaceuticals, reviewing diagnostic and laboratory data, and consulting with physicians and other providers as needed.
Provides advanced clinical services
including preventive and primary health care examinations such as Pap smears, breast and pelvic exams, family planning and STI services, and the insertion of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) when requested.
Delivers patient and family education and counseling
related to health conditions, treatment plans, preventive care, and appropriate referrals, while collaborating with multidisciplinary health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
Identifies community and population health needs
and contributes to strategies that improve access to comprehensive health services through education, resource coordination, and public health interventions.
Provides advanced professional guidance and technical assistance
to nursing and ancillary staff, participates in quality assurance activities, develops practice standards, and collaborates with medical and nursing leadership to enhance clinical practice and program outcomes.
Maintains accurate clinical documentation and professional competency
by creating legally compliant medical records and reports, participating in continuing education, and performing additional duties as assigned to support public health program objectives.
Position-Specific Details Location:
Office of Public Health / 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.
Contact Information Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr