Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
223 Medical Center Drive, Riverdale, GA 30274
At a glance
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Riverdale, Georgia, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse clinical experiences and exposure to a large patient population. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s metro setting and community size suggest potential openness to international applicants. This environment could appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and experience in a dynamic, urban healthcare setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 45
- RN Count
- 29
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,479 (+2% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive78.4%
- Public transit4.9%
- Walk2.6%
- Other4.6%
- Work from home9.4%
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Jim's Private Airport
- Fulton County Airport Brown Field
- DeKalb Peachtree Airport
- Cobb County-Mc Collum Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,073,889
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 754,119
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Georgia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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