Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363
At a glance
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Houma, Louisiana, a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused setting. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the H1B and EB3 visa programs, indicating openness to international applicants. Its size and location may appeal to those looking for a balance between professional growth and a welcoming, diverse community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 156
- RN Count
- 112
- 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
Houma-Thibodaux, 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
- Drive89%
- Walk0.6%
- Other6.1%
- Work from home4.2%
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
- Lakefront Airport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 138,930
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 4,007
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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