Registered Nurse Advanced Practice

Overview

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health, Region 3-BRCO, is seeking an RN Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare to individuals and families. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with a healthcare team, promotes a positive public health image, and delivers care in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement. This position includes prescriptive authority, a dynamic scope of practice, and statewide responsibilities that offer variety and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations, including relevant screenings, evaluates diagnostic data to diagnose conditions, prescribes treatment, counsels patients, and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care for Maternity, Family Planning, and STD patients.
• Plans, coordinates, and adjusts patient care by identifying healthcare needs, allocating resources, consulting with physicians and other providers as needed, and making timely changes based on patient response to treatment.
• Provides advanced nursing expertise and technical assistance to Parish Health Unit staff by implementing evidence-based healthcare strategies and collaborating with medical and nursing leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate Maternity, Family Planning, and STD programs.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including preparing reports, conducting QA audits and utilization reviews, and supporting adherence to OPH policies, procedures, and public health nursing standards.
• Maintains accurate, confidential patient records and legal documentation in compliance with HIPAA, LDH-OPH policies, and State Board of Nursing regulations; maintains required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Provides on-call and emergency response coverage during declared state emergencies, delivering advanced nursing care, supporting emergency preparedness and response activities, and serving as a clinical resource to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Position Details

• Location: Office of Public Health / Region 3-BRCO / Multiple Parishes: Assumption, Lafourche, St Charles, St James, St John, St Mary and Terrebonne
• Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment
• Cost Center: 3262109003
• Position Number(s): 163918

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a temporary permit.
• 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 diagnose or medically manage patients until licensed and has prescriptive authority. If the license is not received within the 120-day period and the permit expires, the employee must be removed from the position.

How to Apply

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application in the recruitment system.

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

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