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Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$78,551 - $104,467
Canandaigua, New York
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The Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice role at Confidential Client involves delivering patient-centered nursing care while developing and demonstrating technical competencies and leadership in clinical practice. The position requires nursing licensure and varying levels of professional nursing experience, with responsibilities spanning fundamental care to leadership in holistic and evidence-based nursing practices within a veteran-focused healthcare environment.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Registered Nurse — Transition to Practice. In this role you will deliver direct patient care while developing clinical skills and professional competencies as part of a structured transition program. Typical responsibilities include:

  • Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients across the care continuum
  • Perform patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, documentation, and patient education
  • Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve outcomes
  • Participate in orientation and transition-to-practice training, skills validation, and clinical supervision
  • Use clinical judgment to escalate changes in patient condition and ensure timely interventions
  • Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and professional development activities
  • Maintain compliance with facility policies, licensure, and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

Minimum qualifications (summary derived from the posted requirements):

  • English language proficiency sufficient for safe patient care (written and spoken)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation where applicable) OR completion of an approved bridge program with equivalent coursework
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/licensure as a registered nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia — or eligible for temporary appointment under a Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception while actively pursuing licensure
  • Ability to meet physical requirements and other clinical standards per employer qualification guidance
  • Applicants may be placed at different grade/level assignments (Nurse I levels I–III, Nurse II, Nurse III) based on education and nursing experience:
    • Nurse I, Level I — ADN/Diploma with no additional professional nursing experience
    • Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialist experience or BSN with no experience
    • Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years (one equivalent to Level II) or BSN + 1 year, etc.
    • Nurse II/III — advanced degree and progressive specialized experience as described in the employer’s qualification standard
  • Foreign-educated nurses must provide recognized degree equivalency when required

Preferred / helpful experience:

  • Strong clinical skills in medical-surgical or other relevant specialty areas
  • Demonstrated ability to work in team-based care and apply evidence-based practice
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range (provided): $78,551 - $104,467 per year
  • Employment type: Full-time (Contract)
  • Benefits and other pay elements will be administered by Confidential Client and may include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development — specifics provided during the hiring process

Additional Details

  • Location: Canandaigua, NY (on-site)
  • Employment types shown in the original posting: Full-time, Contractor
  • This posting includes program-specific qualification references and grade-level criteria; candidates should review the employer’s full qualification guidance during the application process
  • Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities; please notify Careertakes if you require assistance during the hiring process

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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