Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Rehab Nursing
Valdosta, Georgia
- Eligibility
- LPN
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- Rehab
Posted Aug 28
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Rehab
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Similar roles post
- GA nursing roles that state pay post $40/hr to $50/hr
GA nursing postings that state pay run $32/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $50/hr, across 581 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
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About this role
What it's like at sgmc health
Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.
Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.
Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.
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Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
Why you will love sgmc health
SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:
- Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
JOB LOCATION : Main Campus
Department: inpatient rehab nursing
Schedule
PRN, 12 HR Day Shift, 6:45am-7:15pm
Position summary
Assists the RN in gathering assessment data. Performs and assists with procedures. Documents care provided. Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems. Demonstrates accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Maintains an atmosphere which ensures SGMC Health's mission, vision, values, and code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Education, Certification, &
Licensure
Current LPN License in State of Georgia. Current Healthcare Provider CPR required. QI credentialing is required within initial 90 day period, or within 90 days of orientation to Inpatient Rehab unit.
On-site training provided for full time and part time IRF employees. One (1) year experience in related acute care specialty preferred. Ability to work well individually and as a team member.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units. Ability to read and interpret policies and standards. Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation and evaluation.
Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors. Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices.
Working conditions - ada information
Works primarily in hospital or clinic setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunicates devices on a regular basis (e.g., I. V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers). Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).
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Requirements
- LPN
- Current LPN License in State of Georgia
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
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- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
Place
- City
- Valdosta, Georgia
- Median rent
- $1,054/mo
- Local household income
- $45,925/yr
- Metro price level
- 12% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Valdosta area index 88.3, where 100 is the national average.
Valdosta sits in south Georgia near the Florida border, known as the 'Azalea City' for its vibrant spring blooms. Home to Valdosta State University, it blends college-town energy with small-town Southern charm—a practical home base for nurses seeking a slower pace and easy access to coastal beaches and north Florida.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
SGMC Health, formerly known as South Georgia Medical Center, is a community healthcare system based in Valdosta, Georgia. The organization serves the south Georgia region and is currently undergoing main campus construction, signaling a period of growth and expansion. SGMC…
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