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Jackson Parish Hospital

Community hospital in Jonesboro, LA

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Jackson Parish Hospital workplace

From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 27, 2026Sources

The short version

  1. A former registered nurse described a family-oriented atmosphere with an experienced team and supportive administration, which is the kind of steadiness that matters when you already know your practice.

    For experienced nurses
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    As of 2024-04-13Source: glassdoor.com
  2. A former employee called this a great work environment, with their commute the only real complaint — worth weighing if you would be moving closer in.

    If you are moving here
    Sources
    As of 2016-01-10Source: glassdoor.co.in
  3. One support staff member said pay was competitive enough to keep them there, though the same review flagged leadership concerns.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2022-02-08Source: glassdoor.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Workplace culture and facility size
A former registered nurse appreciated the family-oriented atmosphere, experienced team, and supportive administration, while noting limitations associated with being a smaller rural facility.
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As of 2024-04-13Source: glassdoor.com
Management culture vs compensation
A support staff member noted competitive pay that incentivized staying, but raised concerns regarding cliquey and unfair leadership behavior.
Sources
As of 2022-02-08Source: glassdoor.com
Overall workplace sentiment
A former employee described the facility as a great work environment, noting only the burden of their personal commute.
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As of 2016-01-10Source: glassdoor.co.in

The hard parts

  • Reviews here are not uniform: alongside praise for the team, a 2022 support staff review raised concerns about cliquey and unfair leadership behavior, and a nurse noted the limits that come with a smaller rural facility.

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What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Living in Jonesboro, LA

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Jonesboro is a small, quiet town in northern Louisiana where tree-lined streets and a slower pace of life set the tone. As the seat of Jackson Parish, it offers a close-knit community with easy access to the surrounding Kisatchie National Forest, making it ideal for nurses who value small-town calm over city bustle.

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State price level · Louisiana
12% below the national average
State index 88.2 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$705/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$41,786/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Current openings at Jackson Parish Hospital

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Jackson Parish Hospital

Jonesboro, LA

  • RN/LPN
  • Day shift
  • case management department

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