Registered Nurse Advanced Practice

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health's mission is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Join the Louisiana Office of Public Health as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and make a direct impact on the health and well-being of communities across Region 2! This rewarding opportunity allows you to provide advanced primary and preventive healthcare services while working collaboratively with physicians and public health professionals to improve patient outcomes. The position offers a dynamic blend of clinical care, patient education, community health, and emergency response responsibilities, including supporting public health efforts during hurricanes, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies. If you are a compassionate, highly skilled APRN who thrives in a meaningful, fast-paced environment and is passionate about serving communities through public health leadership and clinical excellence, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments, obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, and develops individualized plans of care for patients.
• Provides advanced primary and preventive health care services, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals as needed.
• Performs specialized clinical procedures such as pap smears, breast and pelvic examinations, STI services, and insertion of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs).
• Reviews and analyzes laboratory and diagnostic results to determine diagnoses, evaluate patient responses to treatment, and modify care plans when necessary.
• Educates and counsels patients, families, and community members regarding health conditions, treatment plans, preventive care, and available health resources.
• Provides advanced clinical expertise and technical guidance to nurses and ancillary staff while participating in quality assurance activities to improve patient care outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate medical records and legal documentation, assists in developing practice standards and educational programs, and conducts formal and informal staff training to support quality healthcare delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior