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RN- OLGMC 10C Ortho Neuro- Full Time Days

Ochsner Health System

Lafayette, Louisiana

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RNOrthopedicNeurology

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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About this role

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This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required)
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (Preferred)
  • Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice (Required)
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (Required)
  • Certification in clinical specialty area (Preferred)
  • No experience required
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

About the employer

Ochsner Health System
Health system employer

Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi, and across the Gulf South, operating 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ochsner is nationally recognized for its clinical…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Named to Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025)
  • Received the 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recognizing exceptional employee engagement
  • Great Place to Work Certified based on survey responses from nearly 228,000 employees

What reviewers flag

  • Healthcare industry-wide challenges including staff shortages, stress, and burnout have affected clinicians post-pandemic
  • Glassdoor review data was inaccessible, limiting transparency into nurse-specific workplace concerns
  • Large system size may introduce bureaucratic complexities for frontline nursing staff
supportiveengagedwell-being focusedculturally sensitiveprofessionally accountabletrust-oriented

Living in Lafayette, LA

Nicknamed the Hub City, Lafayette sits in the heart of Acadiana and pulses with Cajun music, Creole cuisine, and year-round festivals. The warm, welcoming culture makes it feel like a big small town — an appealing fit for nurses who want rich local flavor without the bustle of a major metro.

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Metro price level · Lafayette area
87.2
13% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,100/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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