Lake Behavioral Hospital
2615 W Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
At a glance
Lake Behavioral Hospital is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Waukegan, Illinois, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large urban setting and significant international population suggest a welcoming environment for diverse staff. This could be a good fit for international nurses seeking opportunities in a specialized behavioral health setting in a vibrant community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 386
- RN Count
- 48
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
One of the easier states to apply
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.9%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walk0.9%
- Other3.2%
- Work from home6.3%
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- General Mitchell International Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 6,557,840
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,546,548
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Illinois 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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