Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) LPN Weekend Supervisor

Life Care Center of Orange Park; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Orange Park is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as Unit Care Coordinator on the weekend shift. You will supervise, implement, and coordinate patient care on your unit, in collaboration with nursing staff and families, upholding Life Care standards.

The role requires active LPN licensure, CPR, and ideally one year of geriatric nursing experience. You will lead a team on duty, manage charting, and respond to emergencies to ensure the highest level of patient

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the applicable state.
• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required either at hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs.
• Chart patient information accurately and timely.
• Coordinate patient care plans with the RN and healthcare team.
• Administer medications per physician orders.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure safety.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold company policies.

Skills

Unit leadership

Nursing supervision

Patient care coordination

Communication

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

LPN license required

Accredited LPN program completed

Job description

Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) LPN Weekend Supervisor

Life Care Center of Orange Park

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: 11/7/2026 Shift: TBD

The LPN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Attended an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being
• Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician
• Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety
• Coordinate patient care plans and services with RN
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language