Nurse Manager Jobs in Louisiana

Nurse Manager jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care networks, and community health centers, with demand running strongest in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Major employers with a lasting footprint in the state include Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Willis-Knighton Health System, each of which regularly posts nurse manager openings across their networks. The most in-demand specialties are med-surg, behavioral health, and critical care, reflecting Louisiana's patient population and the continued expansion of safety-net and regional medical centers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerUpward Health
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring14
Work type86% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Somatus
Registered Nurse Care Manager, VBC
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Registered Nurse Care Manager, VBC
Somatus
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Ochsner Health
Nurse Manager of Perioperative Services - St. Charles Parish Hospital
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Nurse Manager of Perioperative Services - St. Charles Parish Hospital
Ochsner Health
Luling, Louisiana
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
On-Site
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Healogics
Clinical Nurse Manager- RN Required
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Clinical Nurse Manager- RN Required
Healogics
Alexandria, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$71k - $95k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Home Health Care 2000
RN – Registered Nurse Case Manager
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Home Health Care 2000
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RN – Registered Nurse Case Manager
Home Health Care 2000
New Orleans, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Ochsner Health
Nurse Manager Endoscopy / PACU/ OPS
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Nurse Manager Endoscopy / PACU/ OPS
Ochsner Health
Kenner, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Nurse Manager Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
4 jobs
Alexandria
3 jobs
Minden
2 jobs
Lafayette
2 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Lake Charles
2 jobs
Kenner
1 job
Kinder
1 job
Luling
1 job

Nurse Manager Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Upward Health
Upward Health4 open roles
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health4 open roles
Compassus
Compassus2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs across Louisiana.

  • Active registered nurse license in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, master's degree preferred by most major systems
  • Minimum two to five years of clinical experience in a relevant acute care specialty
  • Prior charge nurse, team lead, or supervisory experience in an inpatient setting
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for most acute care roles
  • Demonstrated experience with staffing, budgeting, and performance management processes

Nurse Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse manager in Louisiana?

You must hold an active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most Louisiana employers require at minimum a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and many larger systems prefer a Master of Science in Nursing or an MBA in healthcare management. From there, candidates typically advance from staff nurse to charge nurse before moving into a nurse manager role.

Which companies hire nurse managers in Louisiana?

Louisiana nurse manager roles are posted by Upward Health, Ochsner Health, and Compassus and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's largest health systems, including those anchored in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, account for the majority of consistent postings given the scale and complexity of their inpatient operations.

Which Louisiana cities have the most nurse manager jobs?

New Orleans, Alexandria, and Minden have the highest concentration of nurse manager openings in Louisiana. New Orleans leads because of its large academic medical centers and multi-hospital systems, Baton Rouge follows as the state capital with major regional and safety-net facilities, and Shreveport rounds out the list as the primary healthcare hub for northwest Louisiana, anchored by Willis-Knighton and LSU Health Shreveport.

Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Nurse manager roles are predominantly on-site because they involve direct oversight of clinical staff and hands-on patient care operations. About 14% of nurse manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve utilization review, case management leadership, or telehealth program administration rather than traditional floor management responsibilities.

How can I get hired as a nurse manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving into a charge nurse or assistant nurse manager role first, then stepping up once you have demonstrated supervisory experience. Ochsner Health and LCMC Health both operate nurse residency and leadership development programs in Louisiana that give newer clinicians structured exposure to unit management. A master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration strengthens your candidacy considerably, as does experience managing staffing schedules or leading quality improvement projects at the unit level.

Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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