Recruiter (Missouri Region)

The Regional Recruiter for the Missouri Region is responsible for developing and executing strategic recruitment initiatives to attract, hire, and retain high-quality healthcare professionals and support staff across assigned NHC partner locations. This role partners closely with facility Managers and leadership teams to understand workforce needs, ensure timely hiring, and support NHC’s commitment to excellence in patient care and partner satisfaction.

The Regional Recruiter plays a key role in building strong candidate pipelines, promoting NHC as an employer of choice, and ensuring a positive and efficient hiring experience aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.

NHC Missouri Region includes 9 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers along with 2 AL/IL, MC facilities that are located throughout Missouri including Desloge, Joplin, Kennett, Macon, Maryland Heights, Osage Beach, Springfield, St. Charles, West Plains, Lake St. Charles, and St. Peters MC.

Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned Missouri Region facilities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.

Partner with Managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.

Source qualified candidates through job boards, networking, career fairs, social media, and professional organizations.

Maintain a consistent pipeline of candidates for high-demand roles such as nurses, therapists, and support staff.

Ensure job postings accurately reflect position requirements and organizational expectations.

Coordinate interviews between candidates and facility Managers.

Facilitate timely communication with applicants regarding application status.

Support hiring Managers with interview best practices and selection guidance.

Assist with offer preparation and onboarding coordination as needed.

Promote a positive candidate experience from application through hire.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with facility leadership, HR partners, and regional teams.

Serve as a recruitment resource for Managers by providing guidance on hiring trends, market conditions, and talent availability.

Collaborate with internal teams to support workforce planning initiatives.

Ensure recruiting activities align with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system.

Support adherence to equal employment opportunity and fair hiring practices.

Assist with reporting recruitment metrics as requested.

Represent NHC at career fairs, networking events, and community activities.

Build relationships with schools, training programs, and professional organizations to support candidate pipelines.

Promote NHC’s mission, values, and career opportunities within the healthcare community.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, or healthcare talent acquisition preferred.

Experience recruiting clinical roles (RN, LPN, CNA, Therapy) strongly preferred.

Experience supporting multi-site or regional hiring initiatives is a plus.

Position will be based at NHC St. Charles

Travel within the Missouri Region will be required to support hiring events and facility visits.

Standard business hours with flexibility based on recruiting needs.

At NHC, our Partners are the foundation of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive environment that promotes professional growth, teamwork, and high-quality care. The Regional Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring our facilities are staffed with compassionate, skilled individuals who are dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve.

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.