Nursing

Connecting Passion to Purpose

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 LSU Health 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
• Preceptor Academy
• Charge Nurse Academy
• Continuing Nursing Education Courses
• Community Training Center Courses
• Ochsner Learning Institute (OLI)

Nursing Incentives

• RN Sign-On Bonus available for various positions across the system
• “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