Nurse Recruiter

Responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

A key member in delivering and improving the processes of recruitment, onboarding and retention of all staff within Nursing Service, as well as all registered nurses within other services of Bay Pines VA Health Care System. Is a proficient nurse demonstrating proficiency in decision-making capabilities for complex situations that positively impact the performance of the recruitment and retention programs within nursing service. Participates in the recruitment and retention programs and other aspects related to the maintenance of a highly competent workforce for the facility. Functions as an internal consultant in assisting the improvement processes, programs, resources, and services related to recruitment and retention. Evaluates, organizes and maintains databases, prepares, reports, and works collaboratively with others to assess variances and project needs. Works collaboratively with nursing administration, leadership and Human Resources Management Service to meet resource needs. Develops strategic partnerships with internal (facility leadership, nursing staff, Human Resources) and external (colleges, universities, organizations) stakeholders to garner an applicable pipeline of candidates. Utilize their clinical knowledge and nursing process to ass the knowledge and experience of the candidate to assure they are in alignment with the outlined job requirements. Responsible for analysis for recruitment and retention data to assist the facility with development of workforce strategies and initiatives. Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant for leadership teams in implementing retention strategies. 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, 7:30am - 4pm Telework: Adhoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Preferred Experience: Prior recruitment experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for consulting with and training staff, and presenting complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects. Progressive knowledge of Office of Personnel Management and Workforce Management and Consulting Regulations and procedures. Master's degree in nursing or a related field. At least 6 or more years of clinical nurse experience. Proficient in quality improvement tools and methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, PDSA) and skilled in data analysis and visualization (e.g. Excel, Power BI). Outstanding interpersonal skills, follow-through, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience working with recruitment, community partners, and academic affiliates is a plus.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.