Nurse Talent Scout at CorrHealth

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Recruitment, Communication, Networking, Relationship Building, Clinical Expertise, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Applicant Tracking Systems, Healthcare Recruitment, Correctional Healthcare, Teamwork, Empathy, Market Analysis, Trust Building, Candidate Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Nurse Talent Scout Schedule: Primarily M-F, Weekly Travel Must reside in NM, TX, WY, or CO Correctional Nursing experience STRONGLY preferred Position Overview CorrHealth is hiring a dynamic Nurse Talent Scout (Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse) to help shape the future of correctional healthcare. This hybrid role blends clinical expertise with strategic recruiting, focusing on sourcing top nursing talent from veteran organizations, higher education, and professional networks for both permanent and temporary roles. This position represents CorrHealth at events, build trusted relationships, and champion the professional, personal, and financial benefits of joining our mission-driven team. To stay clinically grounded, you'll work one week per month in a CorrHealth facility. The Nurse Talent Scout thrives on purpose, connection, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to help grow a healthcare workforce that truly makes a difference-one meaningful hire at a time. Essential Duties ✓ Proactively source and recruit RNs, LVNs, and other clinical staff through direct outreach, referrals, digital platforms, and professional networking ✓ Build relationships with nursing schools, veteran organizations, alumni groups, and healthcare associations to cultivate talent pipelines ✓ Represent CorrHealth at recruitment events, campus presentations, job fairs, mixers, and community forums ✓ Assess clinical credentials, experience, and cultural fit ✓ Educate candidates about careers in correctional healthcare and CorrHealth's mission, culture, and values ✓ Partner with recruiter to assist with interviews, gather feedback, and recruiting processes ✓ Maintain detailed contact/candidate records using applicant tracking systems (ATS) or CRMs ✓ Analyze market trends and adjust outreach strategies to meet evolving recruitment needs ✓ Serve one week per month in a CorrHealth facility in a clinical role (assigned by supervisor) to maintain operational understanding and credibility Minimum Education/Experience Requirements ✓ Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license (required) ✓ 3+ years of experience in healthcare recruitment, nurse headhunting, or clinical staffing (preferred) ✓ Experience in correctional healthcare is a plus ✓ Deep understanding of nursing roles, licensure, and healthcare environments ✓ Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship-building skills ✓ Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software tools ✓ Ability to travel as needed for outreach and facility work ✓ Results-oriented and competitive; motivated to exceed hiring goals ✓ Warm, personable, and empathetic - able to build trust quickly with candidates ✓ Highly organized with excellent follow-through ✓ Passionate about connecting nurses to meaningful, purpose-driven careers Additional Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Competencies ✓ Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients ✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension ✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities ✓ Excellent organizational skills ✓ Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs ✓ Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment ✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates Employment Requirements ✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position ✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year) ✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook ✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers ✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements Security Requirements ✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures Physical/Mental Requirements This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following: ✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs ✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces ✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information. ✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances ✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations ✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds Work Environment Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees. Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing Other Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated. Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).

Responsibilities

The Nurse Talent Scout will proactively source and recruit nursing talent while representing CorrHealth at various recruitment events. This role also involves maintaining clinical credibility by working one week per month in a CorrHealth facility.