Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Beyond Blue

Job Posting Title:

Talent Acquisition Partner Senior (RN)

Requisition Number:

R-000005670

Department Name:

Planning & Talent Acquisition

Work Location:

Pavilion

Grade Level:

13

Type of Position:

Regular

Position Time Status:

Full time

Equivalency Link

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

Job Summary

Serves as a strategic clinical talent acquisition partner and subject matter expert, leading high-impact recruitment, workforce planning, and pipeline strategies across complex nursing service lines. Leveraging a Registered Nurse (RN) background, bridges executive nursing leadership (CNOs, VPs, Directors) with talent acquisition to forecast clinical staffing demand, optimize skill mix, and significantly reduce reliance on agency labor. Drives market-competitive sourcing, ensures rigorous regulatory compliance (State Board of Nursing, Joint Commission, Primary Source Verification), and leverages talent analytics to elevate the organization’s employer brand and secure top-tier clinical talent in a competitive healthcare landscape.

Essential Functions

·         Serves as a trusted TA advisor to CNOs, Nursing Directors, and Service Line Leaders to align recruitment strategies with clinical operational goals, bed expansion, and unit-level nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.

·         Analyzes clinical turnover, attrition, and seasonal census trends to proactive forecast hiring needs and execute targeted campaigns aimed at minimizing premium agency utilization.

·         Designs and executes targeted clinical recruitment initiatives, including university/residency partnerships, specialized nursing conference outreach, and direct sourcing of passive, hard-to-fill specialty personnel (e.g., ICU, Cath Lab, OR).

·         Leverages BSN credentialing to perform high-level clinical screenings, evaluating candidate skill mix, certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS), and unit-fit prior to manager submission.

·         Oversees end-to-end white-glove candidate journeys for high-demand nursing talent, from initial contact through offer negotiation, clinical onboarding, and license verification.

·         Facilitates structured, competency-based behavioral interviewing frameworks tailored to clinical domains, ensuring high quality-of-hire and cultural fit.

·         Audits and ensures strict adherence to State Board of Nursing licensing requirements, primary source verifications (PSV), Compact RN license rules, Joint Commission standards, and EEO/AA guidelines.

·         Leverages ATS/CRM analytics, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and 90-day retention metrics to optimize sourcing channels and present action-oriented talent insights to leadership.

·         Mentors’ junior talent acquisition team members, optimizes recruitment workflows, and continuously Refines candidate selection tools.

·         Manages full-cycle recruitment for nursing roles, including specialized sourcing, clinical screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

• Partners closely with Nurse Managers, Directors, and Chief Nursing Executives to define unit-specific clinical competencies, staffing ratios, and candidate selection criteria.
• Utilizes applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment metrics to track pipeline health, reduce time-to-fill, and optimize clinical hiring outcomes.
• Ensures strict adherence to state board of nursing regulations, primary source verification standards, employment laws, and internal hiring policies.
• Coordinates transparent, timely communications and interview schedules to deliver a supportive, candidate-centered recruiting experience.
• Builds active talent pools for specialized nursing units through clinical networking, university partnerships, residency program outreach, and hiring events.
• Collaborates with HR, nursing leadership, and agency coordinators to align recruitment strategies with unit-level staffing plans and shift requirements.
• Prepares recruiting reports, turnover trends, and time-to-fill metrics to guide leadership decisions and continuous process improvement.

• Performs other clinical recruitment and HR duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), required

Master’s degree in nursing or nursing education, preferred

Experience Requirement

5+ years of experience in human resources, business administration, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Active, unencumbered RN Multistate (NLC) license, required

Preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR; LinkedIn Recruiter Certification or AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR); Certified Nurse Recruiter (NAHCR / CNOR / relevant professional recruiting credentials)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises:1. Never

M. Temperature extremes:1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation:1. Never

P. Burns:1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never

T. Combative/violent people:1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Descriptions

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