Director of Nursing (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,
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing oversees all aspects of resident care and clinical services within the community, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance with state regulations. This role provides leadership and guidance to the care team while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for residents, families, and staff.

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 opportunities 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 (including Health and Wellness Director, Wellness Nurses), Resident Care Coordinator, and Medication Techs. 
• Hands-on training, supervision, and staff development. 
• Communicate regularly with residents' families regarding healthcare needs, changes in condition, and address family concerns.
• 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 on-call rotation for nursing and clinical questions and emergencies. On-call responsibilities are shared with the Health and Wellness Director, who manages staffing-related issues

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:

• A degree in nursing and an RN nursing license in good standing.
• 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 three (3) years of experience in an Assisted Living/Memory Care setting is required.
• 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.
• Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.