Baptist Medical Center - Leake

1100 Highway 16 East, Carthage, MS 39051

County:LeakeCBSA Area:Jackson, MSOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Baptist Medical Center - Leake is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Carthage, Mississippi, serving a community in a large city category. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and non-profit status may offer a supportive environment for those seeking meaningful patient care experiences. International nurses may find the hospital open to new talent, especially given the diverse needs of the area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Critical Access
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 25
RN Count: 36
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Non-Profit

Licensure in Mississippi

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Not Required
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

User-friendly process

Jackson, MS overview

Financials

Median $78,800

$61,570

10th

$114,650

90th

Cost of Living Index

90.67(9.33 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,908 (-8% 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).