LPN MedSurg

Memorial Satilla Health; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Education support

401(k) Plan with employer match

Counseling services

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Waycross is seeking a Med/Surg LPN to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy hospital. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, and documenting updates for care coordination. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and must be a licensed practical nurse. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and education support, making it a great opportunity for growth and fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must be a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse.
• A High School Graduate or hold a GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs.
• Closely observe patients for subtle changes in status.
• Document timely and accurate updates to assist the care team.
• Help patients and families understand complex conditions.
• Work closely with RNs and specialists to stabilize patients.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Med/Surg LPN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Memorial Satilla Health which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) at HCA Healthcare, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care that puts patients first. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and compassionate presence help create healing experiences and support a team that’s committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing focused nursing care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with interventions like cardiac monitoring or respiratory support
• Closely observing patients for subtle changes in status — including shifts in heart rhythm, oxygen levels, or neurological signs — and escalating concerns quickly to support early intervention
• Documenting timely, accurate updates that help the care team coordinate effectively in a high-acuity environment
• Helping patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps with clarity and comfort
• Working closely with RNs, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and guide them through the transition from intensive care toward recovery

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
• High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

• 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.

Memorial Satilla Health is a 230+ bed acute-care hospital serving the Middle-Georgia community for more than 60 years. Our hospital offers key services, including an ER where more than 45,000 emergencies are treated each year, Heart, Orthopedic, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Sleep and Birthing Centers and an extensive Mental Health program for seniors and those suffering with memory loss.

At Memorial Satilla Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Waycross community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. Waycross and its neighboring town of Blackshear, collectively offer excellent public schools, an active art and theater group, several golf courses, and an excellent array of hiking, fishing, camping and boating fun.

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.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities and 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.