Registered Nurse Advanced Practice (APRN)

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 PracticeRegistered Nurse (APRN) with the Office of Public this rewarding role youll 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.

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

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 aProbationary appointment

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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.

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Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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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.