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Welcome to the Ochsner RN Clinical Ladder program

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.

Achieving Magnet recognition has raised the bar for patient care and inspired every member of our team to achieve excellence every day.

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The Ochsner Clinical Ladder

Long-term career success and job satisfaction are directly related to a practice environment that values education, employee input, and high standards.

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 1 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.

OHS Mission:

We Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate

OHS Vision:

Ochsner will be a global medical and academic leader who will save and change lives. We will shape the future of healthcare through our integrated health system, fueled by the passion and strength of our diversified team of physicians and employees.

System Nursing Department Mission/Vision/Core Values

System Nursing will adhere to the Ochsner Health System mission statement which is “We serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.”
System Nursing Vision: Ochsner Nursing will provide a distinctive patient experience and superb outcomes through the pursuit of excellence fueled by the passion and strength of our diverse team.

We believe that our patients are the purpose of what we do.

We are committed to providing peace of mind by creating a caring and healing environment.

We believe that at Ochsner, every nurse is a leader.

The nursing team will demonstrate the vision through the following core values:

Caring
Professionalism
Leadership
Integrity
Respect
Teamwork
Stewardship
Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
Innovation

Clinical Ladder Objective, Goals, & Philosophy

OHS Nursing Clinical Ladder Program recognizes and rewards the application of clinical nursing expertise in direct patient care. The goals of the program are to:

Establish professional development expectations
Enhance professional practice
Foster ongoing skill development
Increase patient, staff, physician satisfaction
Provide incentives for progression
Increase participation in evidenced based practice
Influence patient and community outcomes

We believe that by rewarding individuals for developing the various skills that enhance their professional nursing practice, our patients and communities will be better served.