LPN New Grad

Piedmont-Healthcare; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long term disability

Basic Life and AD&D

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Georgia offers a 12-month Nurse Residency program that supports new graduates through education, mentorship, and peer support. The program blends precepted orientation with blended learning to build clinical judgment and communication skills for safe patient care.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will work under supervision, contribute to care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote quality and safety at the point of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an LPN program required.
• Nursing experience in hospital setting preferred.
• LPN license and basic life support required; ACLS and PALS certifications may be needed depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of RN or provider across the patient life cycle.
• Guide ancillary staff and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure quality care.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

LPN program

State licensure as LPN

Job description

Overview

Our purpose, our promise – to make a positive difference in every life we touch.

Program will begin February/March 2027

Our 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. Our Nurse Residency program prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences.

Nurse residents will:

• develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation
• cultivate excellent communication skills, allowing them to engage with colleagues and support patients
• enjoy cohort experiences designed to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen your professional commitment to nursing
• learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations

Why Piedmont?

Total Rewards that work for you:

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
  • Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
  • Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
  • Financial Wellness Planning and Education
  • Broad Employee Assistance Program services
• PTO your way
  • Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
  • 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
  • Employer Paid Military Leave
  • Opportunity for PTO cash-in
  • For 2027, Piedmont is providing full-time and part-time team members with time to give back and make a positive difference in the community.
• Benefits
  • Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental and Vision o Adoption Assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Fully paid long term disability
  • Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Healthcare's Mission and Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license and the policy and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of quality nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and technologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic care to the patient.

Qualifications

Education Graduate of an LPN program Required Work Experience

New graduates of an accredited nursing school are eligible Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting preferred Licenses and Certifications

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Required BCLS - Basic Life Support Required Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred ACLS - if working in Emergency Department Required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support if working in Emergency Department required within 180 DaysLPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 180 Days

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital