Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital And Center
240 W Tyrone Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
At a glance
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center is a non-profit psychiatric facility located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking professional growth. The presence of a notable international population in the area could also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 16
- RN Count
- 8
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Knoxville, TN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,032 (-18% 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
- Drive83.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk2.1%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home13.9%
- McGhee Tyson Airport
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
- Asheville Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 614,605
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 31,726
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 193,160
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Tennessee 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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