Wellness Nurse
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, aiming to enrich the lives of residents and build meaningful careers.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities
- Early access to paycheck (pay on demand)
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
- 401K with company match
- Free meals at work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Employee Referral Program
About the Role
Our Wellness Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of residents. In collaboration with the Health and Wellness Director, this role provides high-quality care through health assessments, medication management, and coordination with residents, families, and the care team.
Responsibilities
- Perform resident assessments and reassessments according to policies, monitoring any changes in condition
- Communicate with the Health and Wellness Director about resident needs to ensure consistent quality of services
- Participate in hands-on care, medication administration, and specific nursing tasks when necessary
- Schedule and assign caregiving and med tech shifts to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with staffing guidelines
- Supervise, train, and support care team members, promoting teamwork and adherence to care standards
- Assist in the transcription of physicians' orders and the review of new physicians' orders
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident records, including care plans, incident reports, and medical documentation
- Coordinate care planning with home health agencies on-site, working within community and company policies
- Address residents’ special needs, requests, and complaints
- Coordinate admissions with the sales team, including supervising move-ins
- Understand the community's care regulations along with state-specific regulations
- Facilitate communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care delivery
Requirements
- Valid, incumbent nursing license (LPN)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree or higher in nursing is preferred, or a combination of education and experience
- Additional coursework in management is an asset
- Current First Aid and CPR license or ability to obtain
- At least four (4) years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies
- At least one (1) year of relevant supervisory experience, including staff scheduling and management, is preferred
- Experience with memory care is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and high integrity
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Positive attitude, empathy, patience, and commitment to treating residents with dignity and respect
- Ability and willingness to participate in on-call rotation
- Must meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-2:30 pm
Pay
$40-$45 per hour, depending on experience