RN New Grad Residency Program February 2027 Med/Surg III North

Finger Lakes Health•City of Geneva, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes Health’s New Graduate RN Residency Program provides the support, education, hands-on experience, and mentorship needed to transition confidently from nursing school into professional practice. This program is designed to help new graduates build clinical knowledge, confidence, and critical-thinking skills. Residents will work alongside experienced nurses and dedicated preceptors, and have opportunities for continued learning, professional growth, shared governance, leadership development, and access to an on-site College of Nursing. The program fosters a culture that recognizes nurses for their dedication and exceptional patient care, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including a $41.93/hour hire rate, bonuses, and tuition assistance. The specific unit for this residency is III North Surgical, which provides care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, serving adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations. RNs on this unit develop strong clinical skills, provide patient and family education, and contribute to creating a healing environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Registered Professional Nursing
Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license required
RN license must be active at least two weeks prior to the residency start date
New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Prior LPN experience may be considered when determining starting rate

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing theory, technical expertise, and effective communication skills to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families.
Assesses patient needs.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
Provides direct patient care.
Evaluates patient outcomes.
Coordinates care throughout the patient's entire episode of treatment.
Provides patient and family education to promote understanding of self-care following hospitalization, including lifestyle changes that support ongoing health and healing.
Creates a healing environment by promoting patient comfort, providing emotional support, and partnering with patients and families throughout their hospital stay.