Ochsner American Legion Hospital
1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546
At a glance
Ochsner American Legion Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Jennings, Louisiana, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in a supportive, smaller-scale workplace. International nurses may find the hospital’s setting and mission a good fit, though there is no established history of international hiring to date.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 90
- 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
Jennings, 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
- Drive92.4%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home4%
- Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Polk Army Air Field
- Polk Army Air Field
- Alexandria International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 21,465
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 210
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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