Joylin Nation serves as Chief of Staff at Principle LTC, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, she supports enterprise-wide leadership priorities, operational alignment, and key initiatives that advance the organization’s vision for care delivery, culture, and partnership.
With more than four decades of experience in healthcare and operations, Joylin brings deep industry knowledge, sound judgment, and a steady leadership presence to the executive team. She works closely with senior leaders to guide decision-making, support operational effectiveness, and ensure that strategy translates into action across the organization.
Joylin provides executive oversight of Risk Management, helping strengthen the company’s approach to safety, accountability, and response to unusual events. She also leads Cardinal University, Principle LTC’s executive leadership program, serving as dean and mentor to assistant administrators and second-career professionals as they prepare for licensed administrator roles. Her commitment to developing internal talent has helped build a strong pipeline of future leaders across the organization.
In addition, Joylin supports the CEO with strategic planning, capital review and approval, and special projects, while working closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure continuity and alignment across operational functions.
Previously, Joylin served as Chief Operating Officer of Principle LTC, where she oversaw operations across the company’s skilled nursing facilities and provided executive leadership for Cardinal Hospice Care, a wholly owned subsidiary. During her tenure, she played a central role in guiding the organization through growth, innovation, and complex operational challenges, always with a focus on quality, integrity, and compassion.
A key contributor to Principle LTC’s clinical foundation, Joylin helped shape many of the organization’s nursing protocols and standards of care, ensuring they were both evidence-based and practical for frontline teams. Her leadership reflects Principle LTC’s commitment to thoughtful systems, strong teams, and care delivered with intention.
Joylin was inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor in 2022 in recognition of her lasting impact on long-term and post-acute care.
She leads with a simple, powerful belief: “Having purpose every day makes life meaningful.”
