Nursing: Connecting Passion to Purpose
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Ochsner Invests in You!
Each new day, team members are provided opportunities to change and save lives. It's that dedicated commitment to putting our patients first that makes Ochsner nurses so exceptional.
Whether you are an experienced nurse or you are just embarking on your career journey, there's a place for you at Ochsner. With 40 owned, managed, and affiliated hospitals, Ochsner offers a variety of opportunities to grow your career right here in our system.
Why Nursing at Ochsner?
Chances are you became a nurse because you care about people and want to make a difference. At Ochsner, we want to help you reach your professional and personal goals. There are ample career opportunities for growth and advancement. Nursing professionals can find a wide range of positions at our multiple hospitals and regional health centers throughout the system.
Ochsner nurses have the opportunity to practice in multiple locations; in dozens of specialties and subspecialties; across every service line and every setting, all without ever leaving the health system! Each facility offers a unique working environment and experienced medical staff, as well as state-of-the-art equipment and technology for an enhanced nursing and learning experience.
We’re fortunate to have an in-house, nationally recognized nursing education team and programs to continuously review, update, and offer new and exciting nursing development options to our nurses.
Nursing Professional Development Courses
- Nurse Technician Honors Program
- New Nurse and Ancillary Orientation
- Nurse Residency Program
- Preceptor Academy
- Charge Nurse Academy
- Mentor Academy
- Emerging Nurse Leader Program
- Writing Workshop Series for Nurses
- Continuing Nursing Education Courses
- Community Training Center Courses
- Ochsner Learning Institute (OLI)
Nursing Incentives
- RN and LPN Sign-On Incentives available for various positions across the system
- New Student Loan Assistance Program
- “Pay for Performance” with merit-based pay increases
- Free training and certifications through the American Heart Association
- Tuition Assistance
- Clinical Ladder Program provides additional compensation for developing clinical and professional skills
- Competitive differential rates for shift, weekend, charge, and preceptor
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Certification bonus
- Nursing Education Grant Fund
2019 Nursing Annual Report
Click here to review the Ochsner’s 2018-2019 Nursing Annual Report online.
For Previous years, click here.
Magnet Recognition
As a Magnet Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center, located at 1514 Jefferson Highway, has been acknowledged for being committed to providing a work environment where nurses are empowered and equipped to provide every patient with expert care.
Ochsner Medical Center achieved the Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2003 and re-designated in 2008 and 2019. We are among less than one percent of hospitals in the nation to receive Magnet designation four consecutive times. This designation confirms that Ochsner is one of the best hospitals for nurses to practice their profession.
