Health And Wellness Director

Cogir Senior Living; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living, headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, leads a network of senior living communities across multiple states and seeks a Health and Wellness Director (LPN/LVN or RN) to drive clinical excellence at the local community level.

In this role, you will oversee daily clinical operations, coordinate with departments, supervise nursing staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a compassionate, resident-first culture.

Qualifications

• Four plus years in geriatric nursing and medication delivery systems.
• Two plus years in a supervisory/management role with staffing and scheduling responsibilities.
• Licensure as LPN/LVN or RN in good standing with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Foster a resident-centered plan of care and uphold residents' rights.
• Assess health, functional and psychosocial status; initiate service plans.
• Establish and maintain the medication program.
• Oversee hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and staffing of licensed nursing personnel.
• Provide hands-on training, supervision, and staff development.
• Communicate regularly with residents' families about care needs.
• Ensure policies, licenses, and regulatory compliance are up to date.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Medication administration

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Computer literacy

Education

LPN/LVN or RN license

Associate degree in nursing

Management coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, you're never alone.
• Multiple licensed nurses per community - more collaboration, better coverage, and a greater peace of mind.
• Strong after-hours support - 24 hours/day, burses are available to help walk you through your toughest situations!
• Internal processes for license protection.
• Tuition reimbursement - for additional coursework, multi-state licensure, and more.
• In-state relocation assistance is available.
• Transportation stipend (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 team's marketing efforts by representing the community in a positive manner to outside agencies.

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 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.
• 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.