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

Finger Lakes Health•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 receive education, clinical experience, mentorship, and support while working with experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals in a community hospital setting. The program develops the clinical skills needed to care for patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions, with an emphasis on teamwork, compassionate care, and patient safety. The program starts in August 2027 and is full-time. 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.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Motivation to strengthen clinical judgment, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
Develop assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
Learn and perform medication administration, treatment planning, and patient monitoring.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in orientation, structured clinical training, mentorship, and residency activities.