Description
Cogir is hiring a Regional Director of Health and Wellness (RN) to support a group of assigned communities. The RDHW is an integral member of the Healthcare team, contributing leadership and expertise to promote an optimal living environment 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.
Our Regional Health and Wellness Directors benefit from extensive hands-on support provided by our clinical team, including the division’s National Director of Resident Care, our National Director of Memory Care, and the SVP of Care and Compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the regional nurse and assigned state regulatory expert; responsible for understanding licensing statutes and able to identify citable occurrences.
- Adhere to state regulations and ensure consistent implementation of clinical and regulatory management practices to promote the achievement of Cogir's health and wellness goals for the region.
- 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 the regional schedule.
- Review and utilize EHR clinical management reports and QI plans of correction regularly to strategically plan community visits and training opportunities across the region.
- Evaluate company Yardi and QI outcome data to identify improvements in resident care.
- Collaborate 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 plans of correction as needed.
- Provide coverage for community HWD vacancies as needed.
- Assist in recruitment and 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.
- Provide timely verbal and/or written reports on community compliance issues related to healthcare performance, recommending corrections.
Requirements
Education & licensure:
- An associate's degree or higher is required.
- An RN license with additional equivalent training and experience is required.
- The nursing license must be current and in good standing.
Experience, Competencies, and Skills:
- At least five (5) years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies.
- Experience with Memory care is required.
- At least three (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 overseeing 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 position's requirements.
- Compassion, high integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work independently.
- Meet all mandatory health requirements by state regulations.
