Epic HealthcareSanta Cruz, California
Now Hiring: Wellness Director
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Wellness Director to lead resident care and clinical operations in a residential care setting serving individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare leader who is passionate about quality care, team development, regulatory compliance, and helping residents maintain their health, safety, independence, and overall well-being.
What You’ll Do:
Oversee daily resident care and clinical services
Conduct pre-admission assessments and ongoing resident evaluations
Coordinate physician orders, medications, pharmacy services, and outside healthcare providers
Monitor changes in resident condition, incidents, falls, and hospitalizations
Lead, schedule, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate care and medication staff
Ensure appropriate staffing based on resident needs and regulatory requirements
Oversee medication management, audits, documentation, and compliance
Maintain accurate resident and staff records
Ensure compliance with Title 22 and Community Care Licensing regulations
Investigate and document incidents, complaints, injuries, and unusual occurrences
Maintain safety and infection-control standards
Participate in care conferences, emergency preparedness, safety initiatives, and quality improvement
Serve as a primary clinical contact for residents, families, and responsible parties
What We’re Looking For:
RN or LVN required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Gerontology, or a related field preferred
2+ years of supervisory experience in a related healthcare setting
Current First Aid and/or CPR certification
Experience or comfort working with elderly, dementia, and/or disabled individuals
Knowledge of Resident Rights and mandated reporter responsibilities
Familiarity with electronic health records and Microsoft Office
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a 24/7 residential care environment and support staffing needs as required
We believe strong teams are built through Continuous Improvement, Humility, Ownership, Integrity & Transparency, Collaboration, and Excellence.
If you’re a hands-on healthcare leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while supporting and developing a strong care team, we’d love to hear from you!
Location: Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA, Santa Cruz, California
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