Ochsner’s nursing mission is to provide caregivers with an optimal assignment and functional environment so that outstanding care can be delivered; promote the Service Principles and behavior standards in every aspect of care delivery; facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to care that coordinates and collaborates with other disciplines to assist patients throughout the continuum of care; and serve as advocates to improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities we serve by providing outstanding nursing care, health education, and quality services.
Ochsner Medical Center located at 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA was awarded Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation was received in September 2003 for superior quality of care, teamwork, leadership, community involvement, to name just a few. Nurses at Ochsner also have the benefit of Ochsner’s status as one of the largest non-university based physician-training centers in the country which shows its focus on learning.
Current Openings
- Nursing Opportunities - Search for nursing opportunities at any of the Ochsner Health Systems locations. » Learn More
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- Nurse Tech Internship - Applications will be accepted online in February. Shadow tours will be scheduled in January to assist in your unit selection. To schedule a tour, contact Nurse Recruitment at 504-842-9964 or email careers@ochsner.org. Click here for more information.
Featured Department
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, located in uptown New Orleans, will reopen the Emergency Department for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. Experienced RNs are invited to join the Ochsner Baptist ER team and be part of a legendary New Orleans healthcare tradition!
In addition to our newly renovated Emergency Department, we are also excited to announce the expansion of our Medical Surgical and Critical Care units.
For more information, please contact Nurse Recruitment & Retention at (504) 842-9964. Click here to apply online now.
Benefits of Nursing at Ochsner
Our employees have helped make Ochsner a quality health care provider and “Employer of Choice.” In addition to market competitive pay rates at all experience levels, we offer a package of benefits and other opportunities for a quality work life. You will find options that let you tailor your benefits to suit your individual needs such as:
- Pay for Performance
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Health Care Plan
- Dental Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive differential rates for shift, weekend, charge, and preceptor
- Certification Bonus
- Nursing Education Grant Fund
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible Scheduling
- Student Loan Repayment
- Work-Life Benefits (Fitness Center, Health Fairs, Employee Wellness Program, Social & Community Activities, Gift Shop, Discounts, Free Parking)
Testimonials
Recognized as an Employer of Choice, voted the #1 Best Place to Work, 2 Years in a Row, and named AARP’s Best Employers for Workers over 50 for two consecutive years, click here to start your career at Ochsner!