The Nurse Recruiter develops and implements marketing and recruitment strategies to attract nursing professionals to Phelps Health. They coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top.
If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary Under general direction and guidance from the Human Resources Business Partner and CNO, the Nurse Recruiter develops and implements strategies to positively market Phelps Health to nursing professionals.
Coordinates recruitment and retention efforts to include candidate sourcing, interview procedures, and background and reference checks in concert with other Human Resources staff.
Develops and enhances ongoing relationships with nursing schools and universities.
Designs and places recruitment advertising and develops and executes customized recruitment campaigns, along with other recruitment strategies.
Essential
Develops short and long-term strategies and for marketing through effective advertising strategies in local, regional, and national media to include newspapers, trade journals, internet, social media, schools, and/or radio. Designs and evaluates strategies on an ongoing basis for recruiting nursing positions. Maintains records related to nursing recruitment activities, expenses, and progress toward goals/outcomes. Network with state, regional and national professional organizations and other healthcare organizations to identify potential candidates and promote nursing opportunities. Coordinates and represents Phelps Health career opportunities at career fairs and other healthcare events. Coordinates regular meetings with hiring manager, nursing administration and HR staff to ensure all parties are knowledge of current recruitment activities, status of searches, positing status, and roles/responsibilities of each. Collaborate with appropriate teams to ascertain recruitment needs and develop customized recruitment strategies to fill openings. Establishes and enhances relationships with high schools, colleges, and vocational schools to recruit graduates; develop programs to promote nursing careers in secondary schools. Partners with AHEC to welcome and recruit clinical education students to Phelps Health. Performs initial screening interviews to determine candidate qualifications and presents sound recommendations to hiring managers based on findings from the pre-screening phase. Coordinates new hire paperwork, processes, and onboarding with hiring managers. Works with Human Resources Business Partner and CNO to confirm or determine appropriate compensation offers and adjustments. Attends career and job fairs to present employment opportunities and solicit applications. Participate in local/regional Pinning Ceremonies and presents clinical awards when invited. Education Associates degree in nursing or related field of study preferred. Years of experience in relevant role, can be credited towards education requirements.
Work Experience A working knowledge of recruitment and general human resource practices and/or nursing practices as would normally be acquired through a minimum of two years' experience in nursing, recruitment or human resources is required. A working knowledge of computer applications including experience with Word and Excel is required.
Working Conditions Works in standard office conditions with minimal physical discomfort. Travel is required approximately 15% of the time. At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
Candidates must have at least two years of experience in nursing, recruitment, or human resources and possess proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. A Missouri Nursing License is required if the candidate is a Registered Nurse, along with a valid Missouri Driver's license.
