Registered Nurse Recruiter

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Battle Creek VA Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Recruiter to drive evidence-based recruitment and retention strategies for nursing staff. The role aligns under Acute Hospital Clinical Service and emphasizes collaboration with facility leadership and HR.

The Nurse Recruiter uses clinical knowledge to assess candidates, develop pipelines, and improve onboarding and retention, delivering compassionate, skilled nurses to Veterans.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid U.S. state license.
• Understanding of nursing recruitment and retention concepts.
• Experience with healthcare staffing and credentialing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex nursing recruitment and retention efforts.
• Identify highly qualified nursing talent aligned with Veterans Affairs mission.
• Develop partnerships with facility leadership, nursing staff, HR, and external entities.
• Assess candidate qualifications and ensure alignment with job requirements.
• Lead education initiatives and use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.

Skills

Nurse recruitment

Interviewing & selection

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

RN licensure (state)

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Nurse Recruiter to provide proficient - evidence-based practices in relation to recruitment and retention for our facilities. This position is aligned under Acute Hospital Clinical Service.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13066173
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• The Nurse Recruiter uses nursing practice - clinical knowledge - and data to assess - plan - coordinate - implement and evaluate recruitment and retention efforts of nursing staff
• Identifies highly qualified talent for the facilities who aligns with the mission of caring for Veterans
• Utilizes clinical knowledge - skills - and abilities to personalize the experience for the candidate - improves the recruitment and retention experience for all stakeholders and delivers compassionate nurses ready to provide care
• Seeks to develop strategic partnership with internal (facility leadership - current nursing staff - HR) and external (colleges - universities - associations) stakeholders to garner an applicable pipeline of candidates
• Utilizes their clinical practice to assess the knowledge and experience of the candidate to ensure they are in alignment with the outlined job requirements
• Major Duties Include But Not Limited To: Leads the provision of complex recruitment and retention needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with recruitment and retention standards of practice for assigned units - teams - and workgroups
• Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead in planning - decision-making/evaluating data outcomes within the immediate practice setting
• Effectively functions as a leader - with demonstrated outcomes - for the immediate facility recruitment and retention
• Collaborates with stakeholders to implement nurse recruitment and retention plans by utilizing clinical expertise
• Uses the nursing process to improve the onboarding process for nursing candidates
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to screen candidates to determine the best qualified based on expectations of the specific position
• Shares and promotes the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and disseminates the information widely
• Demonstrates consideration and respect of personal values and belief systems of others - serving as a resource in addressing ethical issues that impact candidates and staff as it relates to recruitment and retention activities
• Utilize recruitment methodologies to assist in the establishment and maintenance of a diverse workforce
• Leads the implementation of high reliability principles and ICARE values to increase consistency of care and improve patient outcomes
• Demonstrates the ability to improve the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others - to inspire their cooperation and confidence to ensure safe and effective outcomes in the current practice setting
• Leads teams - contributes to team conferences - and actively collaborates in all phases of recruitment and retention planning
• Successfully integrates objectives - opportunities - and resources
• Considers alternative courses of action
• Respects opinions - abilities - and contributions of others
• Encourages growth and development
• Effectively sets group goals and keeps self and team informed of the latest trends and developments
• Inspires the cooperation and confidence of others
• Demonstrates a high level of expertise
• Expands knowledge base and practice evaluation through mentoring - precepting - and/or teaching to improve outcomes in the immediate practice setting
• Leads education initiatives to expand knowledge with improved outcomes in the immediate practice setting
• Applies evidence-based practice/research resulting in improved outcomes in the immediate practice setting
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• 80 hours per pay period (2weeks).Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized