Area Delegating RN Nurse - Assisted Living and Memory care

 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!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Early Access to Paycheck (Pay on Demand).
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are hiring an Area Delegating Nurse, RN, to support two sister communities in the Wenatchee area in Washington - Blossom Creek and Blossom Valley by Cogir. 

The Area RN will provide support services and nurse delegation to all Healthcare team members in the communities in their assigned region, utilizing Cogir's resident care systems, policies, and procedures. The Area Nurse will ensure our residents are treated with respect and dignity and receive quality care as their healthcare needs change. They will strengthen the clinical processes within the community, conduct reviews of regulatory compliance, and provide community clinical support within their assigned region to support the management of vacant positions, startup communities, or extended leaves of absence, as needed. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 according to 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 Regional Director of Health and Wellness 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.
• 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.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
• Capacity to travel to assigned communities within the region.

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