LPN: Direct Patient Care + Preceptor Role

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and provides direct nursing care to medical/surgical patients at Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA.

This role includes participating in call rotations and weekend visits as needed, serving as a preceptor for new LPNs, and attending staff meetings, in-services and continued education to help deliver high‑quality care. The candidate must hold LPN licensure and a nursing diploma or certificate, with preferred BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; nursing Diploma or Certificate is also required.
• LPN license with BLS certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to medical/surgical patients.
• Participate in call rotation and weekend visits as needed.
• Serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees and attend staff meetings and continued education.

Skills

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Certificate Nursing

Tools

Licensed Practical Nurse

BLS Instructor

Job description

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and provides direct nursing care to medical/surgical patients at Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA.

This role includes participating in call rotations and weekend visits as needed, serving as a preceptor for new LPNs, and attending staff meetings, in-services and continued education to help deliver high‑quality care. The candidate must hold LPN licensure and a nursing diploma or certificate, with preferred BLS certification.