Ochsner Health
Director (Nursing Unit) - Emergency Department (ED)
Slidell, Louisiana•Full-time
About the Job
Director, Nursing Unit – Emergency Department (ED)
Ochsner Health | Full-Time
Slidell, LA – Northshore Region
Slidell, LA – Northshore Region
Join Ochsner Health in the Northshore Region — we’re seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead Emergency Department (ED) operations at Slidell Memorial Hospital. This leadership role is ideal for a high-performing nursing professional who is passionate about patient safety, team development, and operational excellence.
About the Role:
The Director, Nursing Unit – ED oversees the delivery of high-quality patient care on a 24-hour basis. This role is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical nursing practice and administrative operations within the Emergency Department.
The Director, Nursing Unit – ED oversees the delivery of high-quality patient care on a 24-hour basis. This role is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical nursing practice and administrative operations within the Emergency Department.
Responsibilities include fiscal oversight, staffing and resource management, regulatory compliance, policy implementation, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director will provide strong leadership, support professional development, and work closely with physicians and executive leadership to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required (Master’s degree in Nursing preferred).
- Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
- Minimum 5 years of RN experience, including 2 years in a charge nurse, supervisor, or management role.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Why Ochsner Health – Northshore Region:
At Ochsner Health, nursing leaders play a critical role in advancing patient care and shaping the future of healthcare. You’ll find a collaborative leadership culture, opportunities for growth, and the support of Louisiana’s top-ranked hospital system. Ochsner offers competitive benefits, professional development resources, and the chance to lead meaningful change in the Northshore community.
Apply Today:
Be part of something bigger at Ochsner Health. Join our leadership team and help drive excellence in Emergency Department care at Slidell Memorial Hospital.
Be part of something bigger at Ochsner Health. Join our leadership team and help drive excellence in Emergency Department care at Slidell Memorial Hospital.
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.