West Jefferson Medical Center

1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

County:JeffersonCBSA Area:New Orleans-Metairie, LAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

West Jefferson Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Marrero, Louisiana, serving a large city environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The presence of a notable international population in the area could provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 318
RN Count: 255
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Non-Profit

Licensure in Louisiana

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Specific educational review

New Orleans-Metairie, LA overview

Financials

Median $81,920

$65,870

10th

$125,020

90th

Cost of Living Index

91.15(8.85 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,878 (-4% 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).