Opelousas General Health System
539 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
At a glance
Opelousas General Health System is a non-profit, 205-bed acute care hospital located in Opelousas, Louisiana, a mid-size city. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and moderate size may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and community integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 171
- RN Count
- 205
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Opelousas, LA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.6%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home7.4%
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Alexandria International Airport
- Lake Charles Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 53,626
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 995
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Louisiana 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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