River Place Behavioral Health

500 Rue DE Sante, Laplace, LA 70068

County:St. John BaptistCBSA Area:New Orleans-Metairie, LAOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

River Place Behavioral Health is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Laplace, Louisiana, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location may offer diverse experiences and resources that could appeal to international candidates. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may provide additional support and cultural connections for nurses coming from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Psychiatric
Emergency Services: No
Bed Count: 104
RN Count: 21
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).