RN New Grad Residency II West, Geneva General, August 2027

Finger Lakes Health • City of Geneva, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes Health is hiring a newly licensed Registered Nurse for its New Graduate RN Residency Program on II West, a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit at Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, New York. The program starts in August 2027 and is designed to support newly licensed nurses as they transition from nursing school into professional practice through education, clinical experience, mentorship, and structured support.

Residents work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals caring for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, including patients requiring cardiac monitoring and close observation. The residency helps nurses build assessment skills, clinical judgment, and confidence in managing patients whose conditions may change, with ongoing support through the transition to independent practice.

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.
• Newly licensed RNs and recent nursing graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Able to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Previous medical/surgical or telemetry experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Interest in medical/surgical and telemetry nursing.
• Motivation to strengthen clinical judgment, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses, including patients requiring cardiac monitoring and close observation.
• Develop skills in telemetry monitoring and recognizing cardiac rhythm changes.
• Build assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Train in medication administration, patient monitoring, and treatment planning.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in comprehensive orientation and structured clinical training with guidance and mentorship from experienced nurses and preceptors.
• Transition toward independent practice while supporting patient safety and delivering patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Eligible new graduates may qualify for the RN New Graduate Incentive Program; financial incentives are subject to program eligibility and applicable employment commitments.
• Comprehensive orientation, structured clinical training, mentorship, and ongoing transition support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed