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St. James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc

3136 South St Landry Road, Gonzales, LA 70737

County:AscensionCBSA Area:Baton Rouge, LAOwnership:Physician-OwnedType:Psychiatric

At a glance

St. James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc is a physician-owned psychiatric facility located in Gonzales, Louisiana, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth. This environment could be appealing to international nurses seeking exposure to a broad patient population and a supportive community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
32
RN Count
8
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Physician-Owned
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

Baton Rouge, LA overview

Financials

Median $78,210
$63,450
10th
$99,520
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.80(9.20 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,132 (-9% 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).

Travel insights

Average commute:28.9 min
Drive
92.7%
  • Drive92.7%
  • Walk0.2%
  • Other0.1%
  • Work from home6.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
  • Lakefront Airport
  • New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
  • Lafayette Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
567,148
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
29,548
Population with Bachelor's+
171,118

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
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