Skip to content
Nursing Mastery
All jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Rehab Nursing

SGMC Health logo

SGMC Health

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.

We don’t have a pay range for this role yet.

We can help you find the number.

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.

Read the full posting

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).

SEE WHAT ALL OF THE HYPE IS ABOUT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54

Sourced from SGMC Health’s careers page.

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
Show all 8 benefits
  • Employee discount
  • Opportunities for advancement

Place

City
Valdosta, Georgia
Median rent
$1,054/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$45,925/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
12% below the national average

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.

Map showing the location of Valdosta, GA
Approximate location in Valdosta, GA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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 logo
SGMC Health
Community Hospital

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…

4.3 Google rating

Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or ask about this posting.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.