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

Finger Lakes Health • Geneva, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes Health is hiring a newly graduated 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 residency begins in August 2027 and is designed to help newly licensed nurses transition from nursing school into professional practice through education, clinical experience, mentorship, and structured support.

Residents work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals while caring for patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions, including patients requiring cardiac monitoring and close observation. The program builds assessment skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and confidence in managing changing patient needs. It includes orientation and clinical training, mentorship from experienced nurses and preceptors, and ongoing support during the transition to independent practice. 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.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Motivation to strengthen clinical judgment, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in medical/surgical and telemetry nursing.
• Previous medical/surgical or telemetry experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses, including patients requiring cardiac monitoring and close observation.
• Develop assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Learn telemetry monitoring and recognize cardiac rhythm changes.
• Administer medications and participate in patient monitoring and treatment planning.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
• Participate in orientation, structured clinical training, and residency activities.

Benefits

• Eligible new graduates may qualify for the RN New Graduate Incentive Program; financial incentives are subject to eligibility and applicable employment commitments.

What This Job Offers

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