RN Medical/Surgical Residency Program, August 2027, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital

Finger Lakes Health • Village of Penn Yan, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Graduate RN Residency Program in Medical/Surgical Nursing at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital is designed to help newly licensed nurses transition from nursing school into professional practice. Residents work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals while developing clinical skills to care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions in a community hospital setting. The program provides education, clinical experience, mentorship, and support, with an emphasis on teamwork, compassionate care, and patient safety.

The program includes comprehensive orientation and structured clinical training, mentorship from Medical/Surgical nurses and preceptors, and hands-on experience caring for patients with diverse diagnoses. Residents develop assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills; train in medication administration, treatment planning, and patient monitoring; learn to recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions; and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Ongoing support is provided through the transition to independent practice.

The position is full-time at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, New York, with a start date of August 2027. Eligible new graduates may qualify for the RN New Graduate Incentive Program, subject to program eligibility and applicable employment commitments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon employment or start of clinical practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Able to communicate and work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Committed to patient safety and quality care.

Nice To Haves

• Newly licensed RNs and recent nursing graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Passion for compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Motivation to strengthen clinical judgment, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Previous Medical/Surgical nursing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
• Develop assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Administer medications and participate in treatment planning and patient monitoring.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in orientation, structured clinical training, mentorship, and residency activities.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patient safety and quality care.

Benefits

• Eligible new graduates may qualify for financial incentives through the RN New Graduate Incentive Program, subject to eligibility and applicable employment commitments.
• Comprehensive orientation and structured clinical training.
• Mentorship from experienced Medical/Surgical nurses and preceptors.
• Ongoing support throughout the transition to independent practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level