What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Wellness Director - LPN/LVN position at Cogir Senior Living?
People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!
About 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 to expect...
Cogir Senior Living is growing and searching for an experienced, diligent, and empathetic Health and Wellness Director to support an assigned community in the LA County area.
The Health and Wellness Director (LPN/LVN) 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.
What Cogir has to offer you?
- Competitive salary, training, and growth opportunities!
- An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
- Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
- 401K Plan with company match.
- Paid Vacation, Sick leave, and Paid holidays off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Free meals at work and more!
What will you do as the Health and Wellness Director?
- 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 care staff Med Techs and Care Partners.
- 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 positively to outside agencies.
If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:
Education and certifications:
- An LVN/LPN nursing license in good standing.
- An associate degree or higher in nursing or a combination of education and experience is preferred. Additional coursework in management is an asset.
- Current state-required certifications, like First Aid, CPR, and others.
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 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.
Apply today and become a part of the COGIR family!
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000