Regional Director of Nurse Delegation

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF NURSE DELEGATION

Corporate - Clinical - Washington--Oregon

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 Director of Nurse Delegation is a Registered Nurse responsible for providing nurse delegation services across assigned assisted living and memory care communities in Washington and/or Oregon. This position focuses on the safe and appropriate delegation of nursing tasks to qualified care team members in accordance with applicable state regulations, nursing standards, and resident care needs.

Reporting to the Senior Regional Director of Health and Wellness (SRDHW), the Regional Director of Nurse Delegation collaborates with community and regional leadership to ensure consistent delegation practices, regulatory compliance, and resident safety.

This position provides direct RN delegation services across assigned communities, including assessing resident needs, determining whether nursing tasks may be safely delegated, and providing individualized instruction and competency verification for qualified care team members. The role maintains delegation documentation, monitors and evaluates delegated care, and conducts ongoing supervision and reassessment in accordance with state licensing requirements to promote resident safety and continuity of care.

All delegation activities are performed within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with the specific requirements of Washington and/or Oregon.

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

This position requires up to 100% travel, following either a 10-day-on, 4-day-off schedule or a Monday–Friday schedule, depending on community location and needs.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, generous bonuses, and growth opportunities.
• Health, 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, nurses 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

RN Nurse Delegation – Washington & Oregon

• Perform and document resident-specific nursing assessments to determine clinical stability, predictability, individual care needs, and whether a nursing task can safely and legally be delegated.
• Exercise independent RN judgment in determining whether to delegate, continue, modify, transfer, or rescind a task; do not delegate nursing assessment, care planning, evaluation, or other functions requiring independent nursing judgment.
• Confirm that each task is permitted under the applicable state rules and that the resident, care environment, and designated caregiver meet all delegation criteria, including required caregiver credentials or eligibility.
• Provide resident- and task-specific instructions and hands-on training to authorized caregivers; evaluate and document demonstrated competency before authorizing independent task performance.
• Provide clear written directions covering the procedure, expected outcomes, precautions, observations, reporting requirements, and circumstances requiring the caregiver to stop and seek nursing assistance.
• Supervise delegated care, monitor resident outcomes, and reassess caregiver competency and resident condition at intervals required by the applicable state and more frequently when clinical judgment indicates.
• For Washington communities, complete and document RN delegation reassessment at least every 90 days; comply with Washington caregiver training and eligibility requirements and restrictions on tasks that may not be delegated.
• For Oregon communities, apply OAR Chapter 851, Division 047 standards for RN delegation to unregulated assistive persons, including assessment of the procedure’s risk, predictable outcomes, appropriate teaching, competency verification, and required ongoing evaluation.
• Maintain complete, current delegation documentation, including assessments, caregiver authorizations, teaching, competency verification, written instructions, supervision, reassessments, and any changes or rescissions.
• Coordinate delegation schedules and communication across assigned communities, promptly address changes in resident status or caregiver capability, and partner with Health and Wellness Directors to maintain safe, compliant services.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with authority to practice in Washington and/or Oregon required before independently performing nurse delegation in either state.
• Maintain current nursing licensure, delegation competencies, and any training or credentials applicable to the assigned state and payer program.

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 Washington and Oregon assisted living regulations, RN nurse delegation standards, 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 assigned Washington and/or Oregon communities up to 100% of the time; home-base location subject to operational needs.