Health and Wellness Director

About the Company

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. The culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence.

What We Offer

• 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 is available
• Transportation stipend (position-specific)

Why Nurses Love Working Here

• Exceptional clinical support backed by national and regional expertise
• Multiple licensed nurses per community for more collaboration, better coverage, and greater peace of mind
• Strong after-hours support available 24 hours/day
• Internal processes for license protection

Position Summary

The Health and Wellness Director (LPN/LVN or RN) is an integral member of the management team and works closely with the Executive Director to ensure the health and wellness of residents. This role performs initial and ongoing assessments and observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs, coordinates with other departments to assure the highest quality of care, and interacts directly with employees, residents, resident family members, vendors, and professional contacts within the community. The director provides training, supervision, and coaching of the clinical team while helping build a positive and energetic atmosphere, and is responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the community while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, as well as company policies.

Key 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 services for each resident, and maximize their opportunity to remain in the assisted living or memory care environment
• Establish and maintain the medication program
• Oversee all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment 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 the management team's marketing efforts by representing the community in a positive manner to outside agencies

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• An LVN/LPN or RN nursing license in good standing
• An 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 any other applicable credentials

Experience, Competencies, and Skills

• 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
• Proficient in computer literacy and good knowledge of the Microsoft suite
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet the position's requirements, with the capacity to be on-call 24/7
• Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population