St. Josephs Area Health Services
600 Pleasant Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470
At a glance
St. Josephs Area Health Services is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in the rural community of Park Rapids, Minnesota, serving a population of 1–10k. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its smaller size and community-focused setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in rural healthcare and personalized patient care.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 50
- RN Count
- 76
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Detailed curriculum review
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive81.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk1.7%
- Other2.2%
- Work from home13.3%
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Hector International Airport
- Range Regional Airport
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Minnesota 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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