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Ochsner American Legion Hospital

1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546

County:Jeffrson DavisCBSA Area:Jennings, LAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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
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

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

Average commute:36.8 min
Drive
92.4%
  • Drive92.4%
  • Walk1.3%
  • Other1.8%
  • Work from home4%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1237th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed49th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in60°64°71°77°84°89°90°91°88°80°70°63°42°45°52°58°66°72°74°73°69°59°49°44°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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