RN New Grad Residency Med/Surg Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital

RN New Graduate Residency Program – Med/Surg February 2027 Residency Cohort Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital – Penn Yan, NY Critical Access Hospital New Graduate RN Hire Rate: $41.93/hour Bonuses & Tuition Assistance Available! Start Your Nursing Career at Soldiers & Sailors! Are you a newly licensed Registered Nurse ready to begin your nursing career in a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients? Finger Lakes Health’s New Graduate RN Residency Program at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital provides the education, hands-on experience, mentorship, and support you need to transition confidently from nursing school into professional nursing practice. As a Critical Access Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors offers new graduate nurses the opportunity to develop a broad clinical skill set while caring for patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical needs. Join our February 2027 Residency Cohort and build your nursing career close to the community you serve! Why Choose Our RN Residency Program? Broad Clinical Experience As a Critical Access Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to care for patients with a variety of diagnoses and clinical needs, helping you develop a well-rounded nursing skill set. Hands-On Learning Gain valuable bedside experience while working closely with experienced nurses, providers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Dedicated Preceptorship & Mentorship Experienced nurses and educators will support you throughout your transition from nursing student to confident professional RN. Individualized Training Receive structured orientation and individualized support designed to help you develop clinical judgment, assessment skills, time management, and confidence. Professional Development Take advantage of continuing education, professional growth opportunities, shared governance, leadership development, and resources through Finger Lakes Health. Community-Focused Care Make a difference in the lives of patients and families in the Penn Yan and surrounding Finger Lakes communities while becoming part of a close-knit healthcare team. Competitive Compensation & Benefits Start your nursing career at a $41.93/hour hire rate, with additional opportunities for bonuses, tuition assistance, and comprehensive employee benefits. About Med/Surg at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital The Registered Nurse utilizes nursing theory, clinical expertise, technical skills, and effective communication to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families. The RN assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized plans of care, provides direct patient care, evaluates patient outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team throughout the patient's hospitalization. Working in a Critical Access Hospital provides new graduate nurses with an opportunity to develop a diverse clinical foundation. RNs care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions and gain experience with patients across different age groups and levels of acuity. As a Med/Surg RN, you will develop skills in: Comprehensive patient assessment Medication administration and clinical interventions Care planning and implementation Recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition Patient and family education Discharge planning and coordination of care Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members Clinical decision-making and prioritization Evidence-based nursing practice Providing compassionate, patient-centered care Our residency program is designed to help new graduate nurses build confidence, strengthen clinical judgment, and develop the skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient care. RN Qualifications 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 BSN preferred New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply Strong interest in medical-surgical nursing Prior LPN experience may be considered when determining starting rate Compensation New Graduate RN Hire Rate: $41.93/hour Additional compensation opportunities may be available based on applicable experience and qualifications. Bonuses and tuition assistance are available! Start Your Nursing Career in Penn Yan! If you're looking for an opportunity to develop a broad range of nursing skills, work closely with an experienced healthcare team, and make a difference in a community-focused hospital, we want to hear from you! Apply now for our February 2027 RN New Graduate Residency Program at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Questions? Contact: Kara Silkiewicz Talent Acquisition Manager Office: 315-787-4019 Cell/Text: 585-481-1473 Kara_silkiewicz@urmc.rochester.edu FLH123