Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph
1234 Napier Avenue, St Joseph, MI 49085
At a glance
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph is a non-profit acute care facility located in a mid-size city in Michigan, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused workplace. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 program, indicating openness to global talent. Its setting in St. Joseph provides access to a diverse community, which may appeal to international nurses looking for both professional growth and cultural integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 313
- RN Count
- 101
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Specific educational requirements
Niles, MI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $109,593 (+15% 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
- Drive82%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk2.7%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home14%
- South Bend Regional Airport
- Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport
- Porter County Municipal Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 108,050
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,513
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 32,497
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Michigan 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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