Blue Water Thinking is hiring a
Senior Clinical Staffing Recruiter

Summary

Join Blue Water Thinking as a Senior Clinical Staffing Recruiter and support a large project at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The primary responsibility is to source, recruit, and support the credentialing and onboarding of clinical professionals for VA healthcare facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8 years of relevant experience in clinical recruiting, with a minimum of 3 years focused on staffing VA clinical positions
• Proven expertise in recruiting for clinical roles within the VA system, including a strong understanding of the VA's unique staffing, credentialing, and state-specific licensure requirements
• Experience supporting credentialing processes, including reviewing certifications, assisting with documentation, and ensuring compliance with VA requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal contracting requirements and regulations related to clinical staffing in VA facilities

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and screen candidates for clinical positions within VA healthcare facilities, ensuring alignment with specific job and state licensing requirements
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand VA-specific staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job posting through candidate selection, while supporting the credentialing and onboarding processes to ensure recruits meet state and VA credentialing standards
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified clinical candidates through networking, referrals, direct sourcing, and engagement with veteran and military-focused recruiting events
• Support the credentialing team by facilitating necessary documentation, verifying certifications, and ensuring candidates meet all VA, federal, and state-specific credentialing and licensure requirements
• Stay informed of relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and VA-specific credentialing processes to ensure compliance
• Assist with onboarding new hires by coordinating with various departments to complete onboarding requirements, ensuring smooth transitions for new staff
• Provide regular reports and updates on recruitment metrics, candidate status, and hiring progress to leadership
• Assist in developing recruitment best practices for VA clinical roles, enhancing strategies to attract top clinical talent
• Maintain knowledge of healthcare industry trends, competitive intelligence, and labor market conditions to strengthen recruitment efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Certification in Human Resources (e.g., PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP)
• Certification in healthcare recruitment (e.g., Certified Medical Staff Recruiter (CMSR) or Certified Healthcare Recruiter (CHCR))

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays
• Matching 401K plan