Health and Wellness Director LPN or RN

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living based in Scottsdale Arizona proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus creativity and excellence which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

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 and more.

WHY NURSES LOVE WORKING AT COGIR

• Exceptional Clinical Support - backed by national and regional expertise youre never alone.
• Internal processes for license protection.
• Tuition reimbursement - for additional coursework multi-state licensure and more.
• In-state relocation assistance is available.
• Transportation stipend may be available (position-specific).

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 our residents performing initial and ongoing assessments and observation of our residents physical and psycho-social needs while coordinating with other departments to assure the highest quality of care. They interact directly with employees residents resident family members vendors and professional contacts within the community. They provide training supervision and coaching of the clinical team while helping build a positive and energetic atmosphere within the community. 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.
• 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 teams marketing efforts by representing the community in a positive manner to outside agencies.

Requirements

CANDIDATE 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 in computer literacy and good knowledge of the Microsoft suite.

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 computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends holidays and overtime to meet the positions 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.

Salary Description

90000 to 95000 per year

Required Experience:

Director