Your Trusted Partner in Executive Recruitment for Skilled Nursing
Secure season-tested leaders who navigate pressures—and stay for the long haul.
The Challenge
Skilled nursing facilities face a critical leadership shortage
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20% of experienced DONs and NHAs left the industry during COVID
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Traditional job ads attract mostly inexperienced or transient candidates—drawn by sign-on bonuses, higher salaries, or perceived perks—who often depart when challenges arise

How do you find and secure seasoned, resilient clinical and administrative leaders who can navigate today’s pressures—and stay with your facility for the long haul?
Our Solution
For over twenty years, Axis Pacific has reached candidates that job boards miss—high tenured professionals with proven track records who only consider new roles through a trusted partner.
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Our proprietary network only delivers the right candidates.
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Confidentially open to the right opportunity—never actively shopping
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Proven track record in the role you need
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Pre-vetted for stability, skills, cultural fit, and commute time
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Already residing in your market
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Post-placement support and check-ins to ensure seamless integration
How We Work
1. We partner with your leadership team to define the exact profile, competencies, and cultural fit requirement for a key position
2. Our database of over 10,000 passive candidates is searched and matched using AI-enhanced
algorithms and decades of relational insights
3. Rigorous pre-screening ensures every candidate meets your criteria before you see them
4. Client receives a shortlist of qualified, vetted, culture-aligned candidates—ready for interviews
5. We co-manage the interview process—scheduling, providing feedback, salary alignment, offer negotiation, counter-offer risk mitigation, and seamless onboarding
Our Services
Tier 1: Retained Search
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Dedicated search engagement with exclusive focus
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Comprehensive Market Mapping and Candidate Benchmarking
Tier 2: Contingent Search
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No upfront fee—pay only upon successful placement
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Leverage our full passive network for rapid results
Tier 3: Regional Partnerships
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Multi-facility agreements
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Ongoing leadership pipeline development
Your Next Step
Leverage our candidate network, built over twenty years, to secure the leadership your facility needs to excel under pressure