Salary : $9,510.80 - $14,113.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CLSH-2026-56
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Clinic as a Registered Nurse Advanced Practice who provides advanced health/nursing care to individuals as an advanced or expert clinician.

The Registered Nurse Advanced Practice plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH's values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

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:

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Clinic Physician and Medical Director with a collaborative agreement, the incumbent of this position serves as a Family Practice APRN for CLSH. The Family Practice APRN is responsible for provision of medical care and the emergency treatment of patients on assigned units. This includes:

• Perform physical examinations on all patients upon admit to facility and annually.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat and follow-up medical problems on patients.
• Refer to medical specialists as appropriate for care.
• Order laboratory tests, radiological studies, dental work, special diets and medications as indicated by patient's condition.
• Closely collaborate and discuss patient's condition with psychiatrists and other members of the treatment team to help in the management of the most appropriate patient care.
• Advise Administration of special health care needs of patient population and further advise as the requirements for contracting specialty consultations.
• Regularly attend Medical Staff meetings as scheduled. Perform other duties as determined by the Medical Director. Serves as a resource for nurses and psychiatrists in regards to medical care of patients.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Transfer

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: Registered Nurse Advanced Practice has a special entry rate (SER) of $4,389.60 bi-weekly

This position is eligible for Premium Pay of $8.00 per hour, and Longevity Pay up to $5.00 per hour.
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital

Human Resources
[email protected]
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Do you possess an active, valid Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license or temporary permit?

• Yes
• No

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Please enter your license number, original issue date, and next renewal date below. If you selected 'None of the above,' please enter N/A.
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