Health and Wellness Specialist - California/Washington - LPN/LVN or RN at Cogir of Glenwood Place

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geriatric Nursing, Medication Administration, Supervisory Skills, Staff Development, Training, Scheduling, Organizational Skills, Computer Literacy, Compassion, Memory Care

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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! THE POSITION The Health and Wellness Specialist is a key traveling clinical leadership role, providing interim Health and Wellness Director support to senior living communities across California, and occasionally in Washington and Arizona. This position supports communities experiencing a vacancy in the HWD role or those in need of additional clinical leadership and operational expertise. In this role, you will ensure the health and wellness of residents through comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, monitoring of physical and psychosocial needs, and close collaboration with other departments to deliver exceptional care. You will provide hands-on training, supervision, and coaching to community clinical teams, fostering a positive and engaged work environment. The Health and Wellness Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of each assigned community, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and standards. This position requires 100% travel, following either a 10-day-on, 4-day-off schedule or a Monday–Friday schedule, depending on the community location and operational needs. BENEFITS Competitive salary, generous bonuses, and growth opportunities. Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance. 401K Plan with matching. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Employee Assistance Program, and more! 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. Requirements CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Education and certifications: Current LVN/LPN or RN nursing license in good standing, preferably within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Cogir is willing to assist California-licensed nurses in obtaining a multi-state license in Washington. 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. 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 while supporting a specific community. Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations. Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.

Responsibilities

The Health and Wellness Specialist ensures the health and wellness of residents through assessments and collaboration with other departments. They are responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations and compliance with regulations.