Ozarks Healthcare
1100 Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO 65775
At a glance
Ozarks Healthcare is a non-profit, 187-bed acute care facility located in West Plains, Missouri, a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. The area’s modest international population suggests opportunities for cultural exchange and integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 120
- RN Count
- 187
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
West Plains, MO overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92.6%
- Walk1.7%
- Other2.1%
- Work from home3.5%
- Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field
- Boone County Airport
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- Springfield Branson National Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 27,255
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 483
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Missouri 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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