Ochsner Health
AVP of Nursing
Jefferson, Louisiana•Full-time
About the Job
Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Ochsner Health is seeking a dynamic and accomplished nursing executive to serve as Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing at Ochsner Medical Center, our flagship hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. This senior leadership role partners closely with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to drive nursing strategy, elevate patient care, and ensure operational excellence across a complex academic medical center.
Role Highlights:
- Provide executive leadership for nursing practice, quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
- Partner with the CNO on strategic vision, long‑term planning, and systemwide initiatives.
- Mentor and develop nursing leaders while fostering an engaged, high‑performing workforce.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and patient advocacy.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams to advance organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or related field (BSN required).
- Current RN license.
- 5+ years of hospital‑based nursing experience.
- 3+ years leading complex patient care and operational environments.
- Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Why Ochsner | New Orleans:
- Executive impact at Ochsner Health’s flagship facility.
- Influence nursing care delivery at one of the region’s most respected health systems.
- Live and lead in New Orleans, LA, a nationally recognized hub for culture, community, and healthcare excellence.
If you are a strategic nursing leader ready to shape the future of care at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, we invite you to apply.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.