Registered Nurse Advanced Practice

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 7682 - 13825

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

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.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Department of Healths Office of Public Health as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) serving Region 1 (New Orleans area). In this dynamic role youll deliver advanced primary and preventive care to individuals families and communities across clinics in Delgado Metairie and Marrero. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health while working collaboratively with physicians and regional health leaders. Youll play a vital role in emergency preparedness and response efforts protecting Louisiana residents from emerging public health threats. If youre a mission-driven APRN ready to use your expertise to strengthen community health we want you on our team!

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Conduct comprehensive health assessments physical exams and diagnostic evaluations; determine diagnoses prescribe medications and develop individualized care plans.
Conduct womens health exams (e.g. Pap smears breast and pelvic exams) and insert long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) as requested by patients.
Implement monitor and adjust treatment plans to meet patients evolving health needs ensuring quality and continuity of care.
Work closely with physicians nurses and other health professionals to coordinate and deliver effective patient-centered care.
Educate and counsel patients families and community members on health conditions treatment plans and preventive care practices.
Offer advanced professional expertise and technical guidance to staff; participate in quality assurance activities and help develop practice standards to enhance care delivery.
Create and manage accurate medical records and reports in accordance with legal ethical and departmental standards.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:Office of Public Health / Region 1-BRCO/ Orleans Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment Promotional appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):143032

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).Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Casey Hickman

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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

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