Nurse Recruiter (FT- 1.0 FTE, Onsite, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health is seeking a Nurse Recruiter to attract, source, and hire qualified registered nurses and new graduates in Southwest Montana. You will design and execute a comprehensive nursing recruitment plan aligned with Nursing and HR strategies, and collaborate with leadership to meet staffing needs.

The role integrates HR principles with nursing practice insights to design effective recruitment initiatives, build candidate pipelines, and lead outreach efforts for diverse hiring needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum RN license and clinical background.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment cycle for registered nurses and other professionals.
• Collaborate with Nursing leadership to determine staffing needs and timelines.
• Develop recruitment plans and competitive offers with total rewards consideration.
• Lead outreach at job fairs and virtual events to build talent pipelines.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to improve time-to-fill and hire quality.

Skills

Nursing experience

Talent acquisition

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/HR/Nursing

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

MT Registered Nurse license

SHRM/HRCI Certification (preferred)

Job description

Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job-it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.

Summary

The Nurse Recruiter is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and efficiently hiring qualified and competent experienced registered nurses and new graduate nurses who embrace Bozeman Health’s mission and values. The Nurse Recruiter develops and implements a comprehensive nursing recruitment plan utilizing both traditional and creative recruitment strategies, attracting top-talent to ensure current and future staffing needs are achieved. Work in collaboration with Nursing leadership and in alignment with the Nursing and Human Resources strategic plans. In addition, the Nurse Recruiter integrates knowledge of human resource management with expertise in contemporary nursing practices, care delivery systems and healthcare trends, to design and manage recruitment initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Nursing, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• One (1) year of work experience with hiring practices and talent acquisition and using an applicant tracking system (ATS).

Preferred

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Current MT Registered Nurse license.
• SHRM or HRCI Professional Certification.
• Five (5) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Three (3) years of work experience with hiring practices and talent acquisition and using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Knowledge of human resources functional areas and applicable state employment laws.

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Manage the full recruitment cycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and onboarding new hire registered nurses; recruit for other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure timely hiring decisions that comply with employment laws and regulations.
• Utilize nursing and clinical expertise to evaluate candidates and align with appropriate job openings.
• Develop innovative recruitment plans to address current and future staffing needs, with an emphasis on difficult-to-fill positions.
• Build pipelines of qualified candidates through partnerships with community organizations, career pathway programs, and educational institutions.
• Lead recruitment efforts by organizing and participating in job fairs, virtual career events, and targeted marketing campaigns.
• Partner with Compensation to develop competitive job offers and extend offers highlighting Bozeman Health’s total rewards.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote employer brand and create awareness of job opportunities.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to improve hiring processes, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance the quality of hires by implementing industry best practices.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.