Regional Health and Wellness Specialist - PNW

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 13 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 Regional Health and Wellness Specialist is a licensed nurse responsible for supporting clinical operations across assisted living and memory care communities within an assigned region. This role provides clinical project support, training, onboarding, and operational assistance to the Community Health and Wellness Directors and care teams.

Reporting to the Director of Care Services, the Regional Health and Wellness Specialist works closely with the National Directors of Resident Care and regional leadership to ensure communities maintain strong regulatory compliance, consistent clinical practices, and high-quality resident care.

This position provides hands-on operational support during leadership vacancies, assists with clinical onboarding and training, and helps implement company-wide clinical initiatives. The role requires frequent travel to communities to provide direct support and guidance to local care teams.

Guided by the organization’s pillars of Excellence, Human Focus, and Creativity, the Regional Health and Wellness Specialist helps strengthen clinical operations, promote regulatory compliance, and support community teams in delivering exceptional resident care.

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!

WHY NURSES LOVE WORKING AT COGIR

• Exceptional Clinical Support - backed by national and regional expertise, you're never alone.
• Multiple licensed nurses per community - more collaboration, better coverage, and a greater peace of mind.
• Strong after-hours support - 24 hours/day, burses are available to help walk you through your toughest situations!
• Internal processes for license protection.
• Tuition reimbursement - for additional coursework, multi-state licensure, and more.
• Transportation stipend (position-specific).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Operations Support

• Provide on-site clinical support to assisted living and memory care communities within the assigned region.
• Serve as an operational resource to Health and Wellness Directors and Executive Directors in maintaining strong clinical systems and processes.
• Provide temporary leadership coverage in communities experiencing vacancies, leaves of absence, or leadership transitions within the clinical department.
• Assist communities in evaluating resident care needs and developing care strategies that support safe and appropriate care delivery.

Clinical Projects & Implementation

• Work alongside regional and national clinical leadership to support the implementation of clinical initiatives and operational projects.
• Assist with clinical integration during acquisitions, transitions, or new community openings.
• Support implementation of corporate programs related to quality improvement, care delivery systems, electronic health records, and clinical documentation.
• Monitor project progress and collaborate with community leadership to ensure the timely implementation of initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance & Clinical Auditing

• Conduct clinical compliance reviews and assist with internal surveys and audits to ensure adherence to state regulatory requirements.
• Assist communities in preparing for state licensing surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Support the development and implementation of corrective action plans when compliance gaps are identified.
• Follow up on action plans and provide additional support as needed to ensure sustained compliance.

Training & Clinical Development

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training clinical team members, including Health and Wellness Directors, medication technicians, and care staff.
• Provide hands-on training to community clinical teams on topics such as medication management, resident assessments and care planning, infection control, regulatory compliance, and clinical documentation.
• Ensure training programs align with state regulatory requirements and company clinical standards.
• Partner with Learning & Development to support clinical education initiatives across the region.

Community Clinical Support

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Health and Wellness Directors and community clinical leaders.
• Assist communities in evaluating complex resident care situations and developing safe care plans.
• Collaborate with community leadership to identify solutions to care challenges and support resident retention when appropriate.
• Participate in clinical reviews to support appropriate resident admissions and transitions of care.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor clinical operations and ensure consistent care practices across communities.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Must hold an active and unrestricted license in the state(s) covered by this position (or be willing to obtain).
• RCFE Administrator Certification is preferred for California-based positions.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Health and Wellness Director or similar leadership role within a licensed assisted living or memory care community.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience managing clinical or care staff.
• Experience supporting multi-community operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state-assisted living regulations and survey processes.

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong clinical training and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
• Ability to travel frequently to support communities across the assigned region.
• Compassion for and commitment to serving the senior population.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel to Cogir communities within the assigned region up to 100% of the time.