Job description
The Nurse Recruiter is responsible for all aspects of recruitment focused on attracting and efficiently hiring qualified and competent registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, new-to-practice nurses and advance practice nurses who embrace the mission, vision and values of Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC). The Nurse Recruiter will develop and implement a comprehensive nursing recruitment plan in collaboration with Nursing leadership and in alignment with the Nursing and Human Resources strategic plans.
Description:
- Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive recruitment and selection program for positions within Nursing.
- Works with the Talent Acquisition Manager to develop operational initiatives in support of nurse recruitment.
- Develops workflow and processes to measure outcomes.
- Attend meetings with Recruitment and senior leadership as subject matter expert on nurse recruitment related issues.
- Initiate, lead, plan and execute all nurse recruitment events including but not limited to state, regional or national nursing recruitment events, including career fairs, open interviewing days, and/or technical college recruiting, as appropriate.
- Research and compile data for reports for various areas as needed.
- Work with the Nursing Leadership and Recruiting team to identify priorities for recruitment, designing and implementing strategies to fill critical positions.
- Monitor nursing staffing needs on a weekly basis, gather information on recruitment market, and utilize data in planning efforts.
- Screen and interview candidates and recommend best-qualified candidates to department manager for consideration.
- Work with department management to update position descriptions and collaborate with HR Compensation on grading.
- Maintain effective communication with Clinical Department Directors, Clinical Nurse Managers and applicants throughout the recruitment process.
- Provide advice, training and feedback to Clinical Department Directors and Nurse Managers in key recruitment and selection areas such as interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, pre-employment screening, occupational health clearance, reference checks and background checks.
- Work in collaboration with HR Compensation staff to identify appropriate pay rate for job offers.
- Ensure that offers of employment are complete and accurate, and that confirmation letters, benefits information and new hire paperwork are fully completed and that all pre-employment requirements are met which includes compliance related items such as licensure and certifications.
- Design, maintain and continually evaluate strategies to maximize communication with Nursing and Human Resources staff, and to proactively address potential problems.
- Evaluate the efficacy, cost and impact of the recruitment program (including marketing and recruitment advertising), incorporating key measures to ensure effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Employee and Labor Relations and managers on the timely placement/disposition of displaced workers.
- Facilitate process improvements and change focused on building efficiency and quality of recruitment processes.
- Consult with Recruitment in collaboration with Marketing, in the development of recruitment materials consistent with the HR brand and corporate image.
- Works closely with Nurse leadership and Clinical education to promote nurse development, will-train programs and RN Residency programs.
- Works closely with local schools and colleges to develop nurse pipeline. Represents CCHC at school career days and recruitment events.
- Effectively promotes CCHC nursing programs in collaboration with Marketing, designing, coordinating and evaluating a marketing plan to promote CCHC as an employer of choice.
- Facilitate the development of recruitment, marketing and informational material reflecting CCHC’s values. Assure consistency with the nursing campaign, HR brand and corporate image.
- Evaluate nursing publications/advertising and research media markets, to determine targeted, cost-effective campaigns for specialized positions.
- Understands the provisions of all nursing collective bargaining agreements and communicates effectively with candidates regarding these agreements.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
- Challenges current working practices: identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.
- Performs other work related duties as assign or requested.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Currently license as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts.
- 5 years of professional experience in recruitment and selection activities or 3 years’ experience in an administrative or program management role in a Nursing department or equivalent combination of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of human resources management as applied to nursing with recruitment and selection experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary nursing care practices and care delivery structures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and customer service skills.
- Effective organization, planning and follow-up skills.
- Knowledge and experience of HRIS for recruitment purposes, and experience in the use of computers for word processing and statistical analysis purposes
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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