Do you have a passion for delivering compassionate patient care and helping patients regain independence after illness or injury? At HCA Healthcares Doctors Hospital of Augusta, we are committed to investing in the latest technology while supporting the growth and development of our team members. Join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team and make a meaningful impact on patients recovery journeys every day.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As an Inpatient Rehabilitation LPN, you will play a vital role in helping patients recover from illness, injury, surgery, stroke, and other complex medical conditions. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support patients in achieving their highest level of independence.
Your Responsibilities will Include:
- Administering medications and treatments, monitoring responses, and reporting changes promptly
- Assisting with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living (ADLs) to support therapy goals and promote independence
- Monitoring vital signs and neurological status to detect changes and respond quickly
- Documenting progress and functional ability to guide care planning and team coordination
- Educating and supporting patients and families about recovery milestones, safety, and self-care techniques
- Working closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to deliver personalized, high-quality care
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Georgia or compact state licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Previous acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or medical-surgical experience preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.
Why Choose Inpatient Rehab?
Inpatient Rehabilitation offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients as they progress through recovery. Youll witness remarkable patient successes, work closely with a multidisciplinary care team, and make a lasting impact on patients and their families during a critical stage of healing.
Benefits
Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.
The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our LPN Inpatient Rehab opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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