Lasalle General Hospital
187 Ninth St/Hwy 84 West, Jena, LA 71342
At a glance
Lasalle General Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Jena, Louisiana, serving a small community setting. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and community focus may offer a supportive environment for new staff. This could be a good fit for international nurses seeking a close-knit workplace in a rural area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 46
- RN Count
- 35
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive87.6%
- Walk0.3%
- Other9.1%
- Work from home3%
- Alexandria International Airport
- Monroe Regional Airport
- Polk Army Air Field
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airport
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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