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National Director of Clinical Programs

3 days ago

Scottsdale

Job DescriptionDescription: 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 National Director of Clinical Programs provides national leadership for clinical program development, implementation, and operational support across the organization’s assisted living and memory care communities. Reporting to the Director of Care Services, this role is responsible for leading and expanding key clinical initiatives that support resident care, workforce development, and operational efficiency across the organization. The National Director of Clinical Programs also provides direct clinical oversight and support for communities operating outside of established regional structures. Initially, this position will provide clinical program oversight and operational support for communities in Georgia and Pennsylvania, ensuring compliance with state regulations and consistent implementation of company clinical systems and practices. A key responsibility of this role is developing, implementing, and managing the organization’s Assessment on Demand Program, which allows communities to request virtual resident assessments for complex move-ins, out-of-state transfers, or situations in which an in-person Health and Wellness Director is unavailable. This leader will also oversee the continued expansion of the organization’s Nurse Internship Program and CNA Internship Program, strengthening the company’s workforce development pipeline. Additionally, the National Director of Clinical Programs will lead the implementation of the organization’s in-house First Aid and CPR certification initiative, establishing training capabilities across communities to support staff development and generate potential external training revenue. This role requires extensive travel and close collaboration with operations leadership, community teams, and corporate departments to ensure successful program implementation. Guided by the organization’s pillars of Excellence, Human Focus, and Creativity, the National Director of Clinical Programs plays a critical role in strengthening clinical systems, expanding workforce development programs, and supporting high-quality resident care across the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES National Clinical Program Leadership • Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of clinical programs designed to strengthen resident care systems across the organization., • Support corporate clinical initiatives that improve care delivery, workforce development, and operational performance., • Partner with the Director of Care Services and National Directors of Resident Care to align clinical program initiatives with operational priorities., • Ensure new programs are implemented consistently across communities and supported with appropriate training, tools, and oversight., • Design, implement, and manage the organization’s Assessment on Demand Program., • Conduct virtual resident assessments for communities when requested, particularly in situations involving: out-of-state or complex move-ins, high-acuity residents, communities without an available Health and Wellness Director, urgent assessment needs requiring rapid clinical review., • Ensure assessments are conducted in compliance with company standards and applicable state regulatory requirements., • Provide recommendations to communities regarding care needs, service planning, and resident appropriateness for admission., • Maintain documentation processes to support regulatory compliance and operational consistency., • Provide direct clinical oversight and operational support for communities located outside of established regional structures., • Initially support communities located in new states, including: regulatory compliance guidance, clinical system implementation, training and onboarding of community clinical leaders, assessment support, and consultation for complex resident care situations., • Lead the expansion and oversight of the organization’s Nurse Internship Program and CNA Internship Program., • Develop program structures that support recruitment, training, and retention of clinical staff., • Partner with Human Resources, Learning & Development, and community leadership to expand program participation., • Ensure internship programs provide meaningful clinical training experiences while supporting workforce pipeline development., • Lead the organization’s initiative to bring First Aid and CPR certification training in-house., • Responsibilities include:, • Developing training infrastructure to support certification programs across communities., • Training community nurses and clinical leaders to become certified instructors., • Procuring training equipment, including CPR manikins and associated supplies., • Ensuring programs meet certification standards and regulatory requirements., • Supporting communities in implementing internal training programs for staff., • Provide consultation and support to community teams on complex resident care situations., • Assist communities with evaluating high-acuity resident move-ins and developing appropriate care strategies., • Support communities during leadership transitions or when clinical expertise is required., • Track outcomes and effectiveness of clinical programs through performance metrics and feedback from community teams., • Analyze program data to identify opportunities for improvement and operational efficiency., • Provide regular updates to the Director of Care Services regarding program performance and implementation progress. Education and certifications: • Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required., • Active nursing license in good standing within at least one state served by the organization., • Minimum 7 years of experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior housing clinical operations., • Experience working across multiple communities or regions preferred., • Experience in clinical program development, training, or workforce development initiatives preferred., • Experience conducting resident assessments and developing care plans., • Strong program development and project management skills., • Excellent communication and training abilities., • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work independently while supporting multiple communities and initiatives., • Comfortable conducting virtual clinical assessments and supporting remote teams., • Ability to travel frequently to support program implementation and community needs., • Strong commitment to improving resident care and developing clinical workforce pipelines.

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