The Hiring Scope
What if you could consistently outmaneuver the health care talent crunch?
The National Association for Health Care Recruitment (NAHCR) is proud to present this essential resource. It's more than just a podcast—it's your direct line to the collective wisdom of leaders who are not just adapting but actively innovating to power the future of health care. Get ready to gain the actionable insights you need to lead the charge, drive impact, and secure the talent that will define tomorrow's health care landscape.
Join Angela Pointer, a health care talent acquisition leader, and professional leadership coach with more than 20 years of experience across clinical practice and talent acquisition and a proud NAHCR member since 2010 who has served on multiple committees and began her first year on the board as President-Elect in July 2025; and co-host Patrick Kelly, a health care recruitment leader with over 15 years of experience known for his strategic, relationship-driven approach to solving complex hiring challenges and an active NAHCR member since 2023 currently serving on the Communications team.
Together, they bring complementary perspectives that connect operational realities, market trends, and people-centered leadership—exploring how recruiters can evolve from transactional hiring to trusted, strategic partnerships.
Episodes
15 episodes
HR Allies: The Recruiter’s Essential Partners
In this Season 2 finale of The Hiring Scope Podcast, Jaidan Hickman , Supervisor of Talent Acquisition and Jalissa Bristol, HR Director of Pinnacle Fertility highlight how intentional collaboration across HR—spanning total rewards, HRI...
The Recruiter & The Hiring Manager: A Power Duo for Success
Courtney Calos, Senior Recruiter and Stephanie Verhaeghe, Divisional Director of Operations & Nurse Practitioner from Healing Partners illustrate how a strong recruiter–hiring manager partnership—rooted in trust, clear intake alignmen...
Executive Recruitment: Navigating Leadership Hiring
Melissa Wheeler, Manager Leadership Recruitment at Community Health Network and NAHCR President, breaks down how executive recruitment succeeds through trusted recruiter–leader relationships, authentic candidate engagement, and the recrui...
From New Hire to Career Navigator: How Recruiters Support Internal Mobility
David Crawford, VP Talent Acquisition, New York-Presbyterian shares how recruiters can act as strategic connectors—guiding internal mobility, clarifying career pathways, and aligning employee growth with critical workforce needs without becomin...
Building Strategic Relationships with National Professional Organizations.
Stephanie Clay, National Director of Talent Acquisition for Transformations Care Network, shares how healthcare recruiters can strengthen talent pipelines by showing up intentionally at national conferences and focusing on real human connection...
Community Connections: How Outreach Fuels Recruitment
Troy Green from Luminis Health challenges recruiters to rethink where great talent comes from. He shares how community connections feed real pipelines—through CNA training, Medical Assistant apprenticeships, and early exposure to healthcare car...
Engaging & Elevating: The Recruiter's Role in NAHCR: Fostering engagement and building meaningful professional relationships.
Season 2 of The Hiring Scope launches Tuesday, January 13th, and we’re kicking it off with Gina Salazar—Talent Acquisition Consultant Lead at The University of Kansas Health System. We dig into why NAHCR membership can be a career multiplie...
Season Finale: Recruitment Process Building & Improvement
Patrick Kelly closes out Season 1 with a deep dive into building and refining recruitment processes. He’ll also introduce the new co-host for Season 2 and preview what’s ahead.
Season 1, Episode 7: Nadin Sinno – AI in Recruiting
Nadin Sinno will discuss the evolving role of AI in recruitment, from automation to ethical considerations. Expect insights on how to balance innovation with human touch.
Season 1, Episode 6: Shartia Huddleton – Recruitment Marketing
Shartia Huddleton will explore how storytelling and branding intersect with recruitment marketing. She’ll offer tips on crafting compelling campaigns that attract top talent.
Season 1, Episode 5: John Heffron – TA Metrics
John Heffron will unpack the metrics that matter most in talent acquisition, from time-to-fill to quality-of-hire. He’ll share how data-driven decisions can elevate recruiting outcomes.
Season 1, Episode 4: Susan Burke – TA Team Development
Susan Burke discusses strategies for developing high-performing talent acquisition teams. She emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning as pillars of team success.
Season 1, Episode 3: Claudine Trudeau – Employee Referrals
Claudine Trudeau explores the power of employee referrals in building strong, culture-aligned teams. She discusses how to design referral programs that are both effective and equitable.
Season 1, Episode 2: Bruce Mattos – Candidate Experience
Bruce Mattos dives into the candidate journey, highlighting key touchpoints that shape perceptions and influence decisions. He offers actionable insights for creating a seamless and engaging experience from application to offer.
Season 1, Episode 1: Belonging by Design: Building Inclusive Hiring from the Ground Up
Yvette Hanson shares how organizations can embed belonging into their talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain diverse talent. She outlines practical steps for creating inclusive hiring practices that resonate with candidates from al...