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Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge

400 Palmetto Health Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212

County:LexingtonCBSA Area:Columbia, SCOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Columbia, South Carolina, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, community-focused workplace in a metropolitan area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
76
RN Count
90
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in South Carolina

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

Columbia, SC overview

Financials

Median $80,100
$64,890
10th
$104,390
90th
Cost of Living Index
92.92(7.08 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,199 (-9% 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:25.7 min
Drive
86.2%
  • Drive86.2%
  • Walk1.5%
  • Other1.3%
  • Work from home11%
Nearest Airports
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport
  • McEntire Joint National Guard Base
  • Orangeburg Municipal Airport
  • Augusta Regional At Bush Field
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
553,315
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
37,216
Population with Bachelor's+
189,398

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1241st of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed44th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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