Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital
1404 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512
At a glance
Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in a small town setting in Defiance, Ohio, which may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests potential openness to international applicants. The small-town atmosphere and supportive environment could be a good fit for international nurses looking for a welcoming workplace in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 23
- RN Count
- 22
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational and credential requirements
Defiance, OH overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive93%
- Walk1.6%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home4.8%
- Toledo Express Airport
- Findlay Airport
- Fort Wayne International Airport
- Jackson County Reynolds Field
- Willow Run Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 26,294
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 602
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Ohio 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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