Nurse Recruiter - Full-Time - Hybrid
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Health and Safety


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Job Info


The Nurse Recruiter will identify and deploy recruitment strategies in order to develop a pipeline of potential candidates for multiple business lines. Conduct interviews of candidates that include review of work history and interests using behavioral interviewing tactics. Assists with the training and development of lower level recruiting staff.

The Nurse Recruiter will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Nurse Recruiter will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Principal Responsibilities

The Nurse Recruiter will:

  • Consult and guide hiring managers with recruitment and staffing issues, policies, and processes.
  • Recruit candidates from a variety of sources, managing selection process to include interviewing, assessing candidates, and recommending finalists.
  • Establish, cultivate, and maintain ongoing relationships with hiring managers in order to understand the business unit and its recruitment needs within the context of their mission;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with departments, attending staff meetings as requested to learn the business objectives, work culture and recruitment needs.
  • Develop recruitment plans based on department needs including succession planning, training, and career development.
  • Train hiring managers on recruitment process and interviewing techniques.
  • Advise hiring managers regarding Orientation, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll.
  • Promote Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at a variety of recruitment functions such as job fairs, university and college career days, and career events targeted for special populations.
  • Assist with the training and development of lower level recruiting staff
  • Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.


  • Required Experience

  • Work generally requires skills, knowledge, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of years of recruitment experience including effective sourcing strategies and behavioral interviewing techniques, preferably in a healthcare environment
  • Demonstrated appropriate customer service attitudes and services in a variety of work settings.
  • Sufficient understanding of education and/or health care field(s) and specific departmental environments to elicit credibility with all levels of management and faculty.
  • Demonstrated experience with team/project oriented activities.
  • Strong understanding and appreciation of a diverse work environment and have demonstrated initiatives for recruiting for diversity.
  • Ability to work in cooperation with others to effectively coordinate activities
  • Basic proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and presentation software.
  • Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results.


  • Reporting Relationships

    Reports directly to the Director, Talen Acquisition

    Working Conditions

    Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

    About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the first-ever "translational" research hospital where clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together to advance Human Ability.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

    Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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