Health and Wellness Director (Assisted Living)

The company Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, oversees a network of senior living communities across 11 states. As a leader in senior housing, Cogir is dedicated to growth while maintaining exceptional care for residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for team members. The culture is rooted in human focus, creativity, and excellence, inspiring continuous improvement and achievement.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement for additional coursework, multi-state licensure, and more
• In-state relocation assistance
• Transportation stipend (position-specific)

About the role

The Health and Wellness Director (LPN/LVN or RN) is an integral member of the management team, working closely with the Executive Director to ensure the health and wellness of residents. This role performs initial and ongoing assessments of residents' physical and psycho-social needs, coordinates with other departments, and interacts directly with employees, residents, families, vendors, and professional contacts. The position provides training, supervision, and coaching of the clinical team while fostering a positive and energetic atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Foster a resident-centered approach to planning and delivering services, supporting residents' rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Assess residents' health, functional, and psychosocial status; initiate individualized service plans; proactively manage care; and maximize residents' opportunity to remain in assisted living or memory care.
• Establish and maintain the medication program.
• Oversee hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination of licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN), Med Techs/CMA/CNAs, and all care staff.
• Provide hands-on training, supervision, and staff development.
• Communicate regularly with residents' families regarding health care needs.
• Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses, following company, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ensure resident records and charting are current and up to date.
• Participate in marketing efforts by representing the community positively to outside agencies.

Requirements

• LVN/LPN or RN nursing license in good standing.
• Associate degree or higher in nursing is preferred, or a combination of education and experience. Additional coursework in management is an asset.
• Current state-required certifications, such as First Aid, CPR, and other applicable credentials.
• At least four (4) years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies.
• At least two (2) years in a supervisory/management role; experience with budgets, staff development, training, and scheduling.
• Experience in Memory Care is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency in computer literacy, including Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime, with capacity to be on-call 24/7.
• Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations.
• Compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.

Pay

$85,000-$90,000