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Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans

3639 Loyola Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065

County:JeffersonCBSA Area:New Orleans-Metairie, LAOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Kenner, Louisiana, part of a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban location and diverse community may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The facility’s size and focus on behavioral health could provide valuable experience for nurses seeking to expand their expertise in psychiatric care.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
36
RN Count
16
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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

New Orleans-Metairie, LA overview

Financials

Median $81,920
$65,870
10th
$125,020
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.15(8.85 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,878 (-4% 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:26.7 min
Drive
91.6%
  • Drive91.6%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk1%
  • Other2.6%
  • Work from home4.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
  • Lakefront Airport
  • New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
  • Gulfport Biloxi International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
881,389
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
81,719
Population with Bachelor's+
292,527

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°0in2in4in6in8in63°66°72°79°85°90°91°91°88°81°71°65°46°50°55°62°69°75°77°77°74°64°54°48°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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