Recruiter and HR Assistant

Making People the Center of Their Healthcare Journey.

AtJourney Nursing Services, we believe healthcare is about people first. Our mission is to provide exceptional, person-centered care through a holistic approach that supports not only our clients, but their families, caregivers, and the entire healthcare team.

As aNurse-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned organization, we are committed to raising the standard of community-based healthcare while investing in the professional growth of our employees.

Our ability to provide exceptional care starts with building an exceptional team. We are seeking an energetic, organized, and people-focused Recruiter and HR Assistant to help us attract, hire, and onboard compassionate caregivers, nurses, and healthcare professionals as Journey Nursing Services continues to grow.

The Recruiter and HR Assistant plays a key role in supporting the continued growth of Journey Nursing Services by developing strong candidate pipelines, coordinating the hiring process, and helping new employees successfully transition into the organization.

This position combines recruiting, candidate engagement, onboarding, orientation support, workforce development, and operational collaboration.

You will work closely with the People Operations Manager, clinical leadership, Scheduling, and other departments to ensure recruiting efforts align with current staffing needs and future growth.

Journey Nursing Services also supports ongoing professional development through:

• Home Care Aide (HCA) Courses
• CPR/BLS Courses
• Nurse Delegation Certification
• Continuing Education (CEUs)
• Leadership Development
• Healthcare Workforce Development Opportunities

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Washington Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid orientation and training
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• CPR/BLS renewal assistance
• Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities

As aRecruiter and HR Assistant you will support full-cycle recruitment for caregivers, nurses, and assist with other healthcare and administrative positions across Journey Nursing Services.

You will be responsible for developing candidate pipelines, posting and managing employment advertisements, sourcing and screening applicants, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and helping guide new employees through the onboarding process.

This is afull-time position based on a 40-hour work weekand is primarily office-based. The regular schedule is generally Monday through Friday during business hours, with flexibility based on hiring events, orientation schedules, recruiting needs, and agency operational priorities.

• Support full-cycle recruitment for caregiving, nursing, clinical, and administrative positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand current and anticipated staffing needs.
• Create, update, and manage job advertisements across recruiting platforms.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, community partnerships, schools, workforce programs, hiring events and other recruiting channels.
• Screen applicants and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and clinical leadership.
• Maintain timely, professional communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill and high-growth positions.
• Help identify recruiting needs before staffing shortages become critical.

• Maintain awareness of candidates throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements.
• Initiate background checks and credential verification.
• Assist with employment documentation and HRIS onboarding.
• Track completion of required onboarding paperwork.
• Help ensure employees meet applicable hiring and credential requirements before being scheduled.
• Collaborate with the People Operations Manager regarding healthcare hiring compliance.
• Support a positive and organized candidate-to-employee transition.

• Assist with coordinating and facilitating new employee orientation.
• Help introduce employees to Journey Nursing Services' culture, expectations, systems, and resources.
• Assist with caregiver skills review and orientation activities when appropriately trained.
• Coordinate with clinical staff for required competency validation and…