Health and Wellness Director - LPN/RN

Cogirusa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living company seeks a Health and Wellness Director to oversee clinical operations and ensure high-quality resident care. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background and experience in management, with a passion for serving the senior population. This role involves staff training, compliance monitoring, and resident assessments.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• LPN or RN nursing license in good standing.
• Preferred associate degree in nursing; management coursework a plus.
• Current certifications like First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Foster a resident-centered approach to care and services.
• Assess residents' health and initiate individualized service plans.
• Oversee hiring and development of nursing staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficient computer literacy

Compassion

Education

LPN or RN nursing license

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Description

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health and Wellness Director (LPN 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 that 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.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:

• An 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, 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 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.