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Mercy Hospital Ozark

801 West River Street, Ozark, AR 72949

County:FranklinCBSA Area:Fort Smith, AR-OKOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Mercy Hospital Ozark is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Ozark, Arkansas, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status may appeal to those seeking a close-knit work environment with opportunities for professional growth. The presence of an international population in the area suggests a welcoming community for newcomers.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
11
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Arkansas

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

User-friendly process

Fort Smith, AR-OK overview

Financials

Median $77,000
$55,730
10th
$94,960
90th
Cost of Living Index
85.06(14.94 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,522 (-3% 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

Average commute:22.3 min
Drive
95.2%
  • Drive95.2%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk1.4%
  • Other1.6%
  • Work from home1.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Fort Smith Regional Airport
  • Drake Field
  • Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
  • Boone County Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
165,847
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
13,098
Population with Bachelor's+
34,390

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Arkansas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1233rd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed35th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in48°54°62°71°79°87°92°91°84°73°61°51°28°32°39°48°57°66°70°69°62°50°39°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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