Location: Chicago, IL (North Side)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Senior Living & Healthcare (Skilled Nursing / Assisted Living / Independent Living)
We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead a premier, full-continuum senior living community on Chicago's North Side. This is a confidential search for an established campus known for its deep community roots, strong clinical reputation, and commitment to a "human-first" culture.
As the Executive Director, you will serve as the chief leader of the campus, overseeing all operational, clinical, financial, and regulatory functions. You will lead a dedicated department head team, champion quality-of-care initiatives, and foster an environment where both seniors and staff thrive.
Operational Leadership: Direct the day-to-day operations of a multi-level senior living campus (Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Independent Living).
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total compliance with IDPH, CMS, and federal regulations, maintaining a constant state of survey readiness.
Financial Stewardship: Manage the community budget, drive census growth, optimize revenue cycles, and oversee capital expenditures.
Culture & Retention: Foster a supportive, transparent, and collaborative workplace culture that promotes staff retention, clinical excellence, and high morale.
Community Engagement: Act as the primary ambassador for the community, building strong relationships with residents, families, local healthcare networks, and regulatory bodies.
License: Current, unencumbered Illinois Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license is strictly required.
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of successful experience as an Administrator/Executive Director in a multi-level senior living or skilled nursing environment.
Track Record: Proven success in state surveys, fiscal management, and building high-performing teams.
Leadership Style: A "lead-by-example" professional who balances sharp business acumen with genuine compassion for seniors and healthcare workers.
Highly competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match).
Performance-based bonus incentives.
Strong regional operational and clinical support systems.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership philosophy. All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
