Lafayette Regional Health Center

1500 State Street, Lexington, MO 64067

County:LafayetteCBSA Area:Kansas City, MO-KSOwnership:ProprietaryType:Critical Access

At a glance

Lafayette Regional Health Center is a proprietary Critical Access hospital located in Lexington, Missouri, within a major metro area. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and proximity to a large international population suggest potential openness to diverse staff. This hospital may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive environment in a smaller hospital with access to metropolitan resources.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Critical Access
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 25
RN Count: 58
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Proprietary

Licensure in Missouri

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

Kansas City, MO-KS overview

Financials

Median $82,630

$65,360

10th

$104,240

90th

Cost of Living Index

93.27(6.73 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,596 (-6% 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).