Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
At a glance
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Fort Wayne, a large city in Indiana with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, multicultural workplace in a major metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 396
- RN Count
- 632
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational and credential requirements
Fort Wayne, IN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,341 (-8% 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
- Drive88.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk0.9%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home8.8%
- Fort Wayne International Airport
- Delaware County Johnson Field
- South Bend Regional Airport
- Findlay Airport
- Toledo Express Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 275,581
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 23,067
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 82,174
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Indiana 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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