Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
340 Bagley Circle, Marion, VA 24354
At a glance
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Marion, Virginia, serving a regional community in a smaller town setting. While the institute has not yet hired international nurses, its public sector status and focus on mental health services may offer a supportive environment for those interested in psychiatric care. The facility’s size and community orientation could appeal to international nurses seeking a close-knit workplace and opportunities for professional growth in a specialized field.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 109
- RN Count
- 95
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk0.6%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home9.2%
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Smith Reynolds Airport
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Virginia 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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