Licensed Practical Nurse 2

State of Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Posted Sep 4

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Psych · Behavioral Health Under general supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals.
License: LPN license
Term: Permanent

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Education: High School diploma/GED and completion of a LPN Program through an approved Georgia Nursing Board; or Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse and six months of nursing experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Licensed Practical Nurse 1 (HCT030) or position equivalent.

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Patients: Under general supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals. Under general supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals.

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PRN RN shift listed as Any; LPN Hourly, LPN 2, and Hourly RN 2 listed as Day. A former LPN reported a flexible schedule.

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Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse 2

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000004287

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$56,000.00

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals. Care includes providing medical treatments, administering medication and giving injections.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma/GED and completion of a LPN Program through an approved Georgia Nursing Board; or Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse and six months of nursing experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Licensed Practical Nurse 1 (HCT030) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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In Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Life in Augusta, GA

NeighborhoodsMartinez and Evans in Columbia County are the suburbs nurses and families most often choose: newer housing, more space, and a reputation for safer streets and stronger schools. Grovetown is the fast-growing military-adjacent option near Fort Eisenhower, with newer homes priced competitively. Closer in, Summerville offers historic charm and walkability, while downtown and the Central Business District mix single-family homes and apartments near businesses, with above-average safety ratings versus other Richmond County areas. In-town corridors locals name include Walton Way, Walton Way Extension, Wheeler Road, and Scott Nixon Memorial Drive; North Augusta across the Savannah River in South Carolina is a frequent alternative.

Martinez and Evans in Columbia County are the suburbs nurses and families most often choose: newer housing, more space, and a reputation for safer streets and stronger schools. Grovetown is the fast-growing military-adjacent option near Fort Eisenhower, with newer homes priced competitively.

Closer in, Summerville offers historic charm and walkability, while downtown and the Central Business District mix single-family homes and apartments near businesses, with above-average safety ratings versus other Richmond County areas. In-town corridors locals name include Walton Way, Walton Way Extension, Wheeler Road, and Scott Nixon Memorial Drive; North Augusta across the Savannah River in South Carolina is a frequent alternative.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: gailgingrey.com Source 2: ezhomesearch.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundAugusta is car-dependent (Walk Score 22, Bike Score 33); most residents drive for commuting and errands, especially outside pedestrian-friendly downtown. Augusta Transit exists but coverage is limited and waits can be lengthy. Typical metro commute is about 18 minutes. Grovetown traffic toward Fort Eisenhower is described as manageable; named in-town routes include Walton Way, Walton Way Extension, Wheeler Road, and Scott Nixon Memorial Drive. Sources do not detail hospital-campus parking, but Augusta University's medical college is the primary healthcare employment hub in the city core.

Augusta is car-dependent (Walk Score 22, Bike Score 33); most residents drive for commuting and errands, especially outside pedestrian-friendly downtown. Augusta Transit exists but coverage is limited and waits can be lengthy.

Typical metro commute is about 18 minutes. Grovetown traffic toward Fort Eisenhower is described as manageable; named in-town routes include Walton Way, Walton Way Extension, Wheeler Road, and Scott Nixon Memorial Drive.

Sources do not detail hospital-campus parking, but Augusta University's medical college is the primary healthcare employment hub in the city core.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: ezhomesearch.com Source 2: rent.com Source 3: peterlarsonhomes.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsPhinizy Swamp Nature Park is the go-to for quiet trails and hiking; the Augusta Canal Trail and The Greenway handle walking and biking. The Savannah River supports boating, fishing, and kayaking, while Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Thurmond) is the larger reservoir for the same. Evans Towne Center Park functions as a community gathering spot, and golf is year-round well beyond tournament week. About 218 sunny days and mild winters keep outdoor life open in the cold months; groups such as Collective 706 and Peach State Hiker Babes organize hikes.

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is the go-to for quiet trails and hiking; the Augusta Canal Trail and The Greenway handle walking and biking. The Savannah River supports boating, fishing, and kayaking, while Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Thurmond) is the larger reservoir for the same.

Evans Towne Center Park functions as a community gathering spot, and golf is year-round well beyond tournament week. About 218 sunny days and mild winters keep outdoor life open in the cold months; groups such as Collective 706 and Peach State Hiker Babes organize hikes.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: ezhomesearch.com Source 2: peterlarsonhomes.com Source 3: rent.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: yelp.com

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Living in Augusta

Augusta sits on the Savannah River as Georgia's second-largest city, anchored by Augusta University's medical college, Fort Eisenhower, and the Masters—making healthcare, military, and golf the civic backbone a nurse will feel immediately. The draw is stretch: median homes around $200,000-$220,000, one-bedrooms near $1,050, and a cost of living well below the national average, so an $80k-$150k salary buys suburban space in Martinez, Evans, or Grovetown rather than a cramped apartment. Columbia County suburbs offer the schools and newer housing families want; Summerville and downtown deliver historic walkability and Riverwalk dining. You will need a car—Walk Score 22, thin Augusta Transit—but typical commutes run about 18 minutes. Tradeoffs are real: June-August heat and humidity with 90 F-plus days, quieter nightlife than Atlanta, and a food scene that locals either praise (Pho Viet, Craft & Vine, Frog Hollow) or dismiss. Year-round outdoor life is the compensation—Phinizy Swamp, the Augusta Canal Trail, Clarks Hill Lake, and 218 sunny days. It is a car-centric, affordable medical-military town, not a 24-hour city.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: gailgingrey.com Source 2: ezhomesearch.com Source 3: peterlarsonhomes.com Source 4: rent.com Source 5: realestate.usnews.com

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