Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
1310 Heather Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570
At a glance
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Opelousas, Louisiana, a mid-size city. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking opportunities in behavioral health. International nurses interested in psychiatric care may find this hospital open to new talent as it continues to grow.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 20
- RN Count
- 3
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Opelousas, 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
- Drive88.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.6%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home7.4%
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Alexandria International Airport
- Lake Charles Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 53,626
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 995
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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