South Brooklyn Health
2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
At a glance
South Brooklyn Health is a non-profit acute care hospital located in Brooklyn, New York, within a major metropolitan area known for its large and diverse international population. The hospital’s urban setting offers exposure to a wide range of patient needs and cultural backgrounds, which may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic work environment. While South Brooklyn Health has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in working in a vibrant, multicultural community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 371
- RN Count
- 593
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- NYSED
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Relatively straightforward process
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $100,904 (+7% 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
- Drive31.3%
- Public transit40%
- Walk13%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home12.8%
- John F Kennedy International Airport
- La Guardia Airport
- Newark Liberty International Airport
- Teterboro Airport
- Morristown Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 13,959,399
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 5,295,085
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
New York 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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