Regional Director of Health and Wellness - Cogir Senior Living

THE COMPANY

Join our dynamic team at COGIR Management USA, a subsidiary of Canada's COGIR Real Estate. Specializing in modern aging management, we operate nearly 90 senior living communities across 11 states, encompassing over 8,000 units. Since our inception in 2018, we have seen robust growth through strategic acquisitions, including the notable Cadence Senior Living. Our goal is to further expand across the United States, building on our reputation as a national leader in senior housing. We are dedicated to delivering unparalleled care and amenities, fostering a thriving environment for both residents and team members. Our culture is anchored in Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We are dedicated to the operations and performance of our communities and to innovating unique programs and services targeted for the next generation of seniors.

THE POSITION

Cogir is hiring a Regional Director of Health and Wellness (RDHW) to support a group of assigned communities in our Mid-Atlantic region (VA and MD). The RDHW is an integral member of the Healthcare team, contributing leadership and expertise to promote an environment of optimal living for our residents. The RDHW is responsible for providing support services to all Healthcare team members in the communities in their assigned region, utilizing Cogir's resident care systems, policies, and procedures. The RDHW will ensure our residents are treated with respect and dignity, and receive quality care as their healthcare needs change. The RDHW strengthens clinical processes within the community, conducts reviews of regulatory compliance, and provides community clinical support within their assigned region to support the management of vacant positions, startup communities, or extended leaves of absence, as needed. The RDHW will onboard, train, and support new Health and Wellness Directors and Wellness Nurses in their assigned communities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and growth opportunities.
• Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• 401K Plan with matching.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Regional Nurse and assigned state(s) regulatory expert; responsible for understanding licensing statute and able to identify citable occurrences.
• Promote the achievement of Cogir's Health and Wellness goals for the region by ensuring consistent implementation of clinical and regulatory
  management practices, to adhere to state regulations.
• Provide clinical support to assigned communities within the region, through frequent, informative communication and visits.
• Provide Resident Care training to Health and Wellness Directors and community team members.
• Recommend, problem-solve, strategically plan, and implement systems to support needed processes.
• Conduct Quality Improvement reviews, per regional schedule.
  
• Regularly review and utilize EHR clinical management reports and QI plans of correction, to strategically plan community visits and training opportunities
  across the region.
• Evaluate company Yardi and QI outcome data to identify improvements in resident care.
• Collaborates with the VP of Health and Wellness and/or Executive Vice President of Care and Compliance to develop strategic goals and expected outcomes.
• Review licensing deficiencies related to health services. Assists community team members in writing state reports, developing and implementing (as needed)
  plans of correction.
• Provide coverage for community HWD vacancies, as needed.
• Assist in recruitment process, and facilitate orientation for new Wellness Nurses and Health and Wellness Directors.
• Support educational marketing outreach for residents (Alzheimer's, Outside Services, etc.), as needed.
• Utilize expertise in dementia/cognitive impairment to elevate care delivery to our residents. Provide training, coaching, and interventions, as needed.
• Provides timely verbal and/or written reports on community compliance issues, related to healthcare performance, making recommendations for corrections.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• RN or LPN in MD and VA, with equivalent training and experience. The nursing license must be current and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies.
• Minimal 3 years in a supervisory/management position, with experience with budgets, staff development, training, and scheduling. Additional
  coursework in management is an asset.
• Preferred experience in a Regional Clinical Services role for an assisted living company with oversight of multiple communities.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and working experience with State regulations, relating to the health services field.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coach and train.
• Maintains a current First Aid CPR certification.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, and holidays, as needed, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Compassion, high integrity, good judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Meet all mandatory health requirements by state regulations.
• Capacity to travel to assigned communities within the region.

We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!