Cogir Senior Living
Health and Wellness Specialist – Full‑time
Cogir Senior Living , based in Scottsdale, Arizona, operates a network of senior living communities in 11 U.S. states, and we are seeking a dedicated Health and Wellness Specialist to lead clinical operations across the portfolio.
Company Overview Cogir Senior Living is a national senior housing leader committed to exceptional care and a supportive, growth‑focused environment for our team. Our culture is rooted in human focus, creativity, and excellence, inspiring us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do.
Job Overview The Health and Wellness Specialist is a strategic, traveling clinical leadership role that provides interim Health and Wellness Director (HWD) support to assigned senior living communities across the portfolio. This position is deployed to communities experiencing a vacancy in the HWD role or requiring additional clinical leadership and operational support.
Travel Requirements This role requires 100 % travel; schedules include a 10‑day‑on/4‑day‑off rotation or a Monday–Friday schedule, depending on community location and operational needs.
Benefits
Competitive salary and generous bonuses with growth opportunities
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
401(k) plan with matching contributions
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Employee Assistance Program and more
Exceptional clinical support, multiple licensed nurses per community, strong after‑hours support, internal processes for license protection, tuition reimbursement, and position‑specific transportation stipend
Key Responsibilities
Foster a resident‑centered approach to planning and delivering services, supporting residents’ rights to participate in decision‑making and treating them 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 opportunities to remain in assisted living or memory‑care environments.
Establish and maintain the medication program.
Oversee all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination of licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN), Med Techs/CMA/CNAs, and all care staff.
Provide hands‑on training, supervision, and staff development.
Communicate regularly with residents’ families regarding health‑care needs.
Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with 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 positively to outside agencies.
Education and Certifications
A current RN nursing license in good standing, preferably within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
An associate degree or higher in nursing, or a combination of education and experience (additional coursework in management is an asset).
Current state‑required certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and 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.
Proficiency in computer literacy and good knowledge of the Microsoft suite.
Capacity to be on‑call 24/7 while assigned to a specific community, responding to clinical questions and emergencies (staffing‑related on‑call responsibilities are shared collaboratively with the broader community leadership team).
Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations.
Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Salary: $130,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior.
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Company Overview Cogir Senior Living is a national senior housing leader committed to exceptional care and a supportive, growth‑focused environment for our team. Our culture is rooted in human focus, creativity, and excellence, inspiring us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do.
Job Overview The Health and Wellness Specialist is a strategic, traveling clinical leadership role that provides interim Health and Wellness Director (HWD) support to assigned senior living communities across the portfolio. This position is deployed to communities experiencing a vacancy in the HWD role or requiring additional clinical leadership and operational support.
Travel Requirements This role requires 100 % travel; schedules include a 10‑day‑on/4‑day‑off rotation or a Monday–Friday schedule, depending on community location and operational needs.
Benefits
Competitive salary and generous bonuses with growth opportunities
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
401(k) plan with matching contributions
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Employee Assistance Program and more
Exceptional clinical support, multiple licensed nurses per community, strong after‑hours support, internal processes for license protection, tuition reimbursement, and position‑specific transportation stipend
Key Responsibilities
Foster a resident‑centered approach to planning and delivering services, supporting residents’ rights to participate in decision‑making and treating them 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 opportunities to remain in assisted living or memory‑care environments.
Establish and maintain the medication program.
Oversee all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination of licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN), Med Techs/CMA/CNAs, and all care staff.
Provide hands‑on training, supervision, and staff development.
Communicate regularly with residents’ families regarding health‑care needs.
Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with 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 positively to outside agencies.
Education and Certifications
A current RN nursing license in good standing, preferably within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
An associate degree or higher in nursing, or a combination of education and experience (additional coursework in management is an asset).
Current state‑required certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and 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.
Proficiency in computer literacy and good knowledge of the Microsoft suite.
Capacity to be on‑call 24/7 while assigned to a specific community, responding to clinical questions and emergencies (staffing‑related on‑call responsibilities are shared collaboratively with the broader community leadership team).
Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations.
Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Salary: $130,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior.
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