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Registered Nurse Advanced Practice


he 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.


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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.

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
  • 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.


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.


For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.


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.


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.

Date Posted
05/12/2026
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/221032
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Advanced Practice Nurses/Physician Assistants
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