Graduate Nurse

Job Title: Graduate Nurse

Location: Rochester General Hospital/ Unity Hospital/ United Memorial Medical Center/ Newark Wayne Hospital/ Clifton Springs Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36 to 40 Hours

Schedule: Day/Evening and Evening/Night shifts (with every other weekend) available based on Unit

SUMMARY

We are excited to offer the opportunity to start as a Graduate Nurse on a Limited Permit to August 2026 graduates.

For August Graduates: Application is opened until August 1st

The Graduate Nurse Program provides all-inclusive support to kick-start your nursing profession:

• Classroom-based Clinical Orientation (2 weeks)

• Comprehensive Unit-Based Orientation (8 weeks)

• NCLEX Bootcamp (weekly in classroom review for 5 weeks - PAID):

• ATI NCLEX Review (virtual asynchronous): Access to ATI NCLEX Review as a supplement to the NCLEX Bootcamp.

• Nurse Residency Program: Participation in our Nurse Residency Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members

• Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication

• Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a NYS program of Nursing –ASN or BSN

• New Graduate Practice exclusion - allowed to practice nursing for 90 days immediately following graduation.

• NYS Registered Nurse license must be obtained within 6 months of hire date

• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.

• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of graduation.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$38.66 - $51.91Rochester14617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.