Health and Wellness Director

Cogir Senior Living • Roswell, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, oversees a network of senior living communities nationwide. They are dedicated to growth while maintaining a commitment to exceptional care for residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for team members. Cogir's culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence. 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 involves performing initial and ongoing assessments and observations of residents' physical and psycho-social needs, coordinating with other departments for quality care, and interacting with employees, residents, resident family members, vendors, and professional contacts. The Director provides training, supervision, and coaching of the clinical team, helps build a positive atmosphere, and is responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Requirements

• An LVN/LPN or RN nursing license in good standing.
• Current state-required certifications, such as First Aid, CPR, and any 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree or higher in nursing is preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• Additional coursework in management is an asset.
• Experience in Memory Care is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement - for additional coursework, multi-state licensure, and more.
• In-state relocation assistance is available.
• Transportation stipend (position-specific).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree