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Unity is fully engaged with nursing schools in Western New York—hosting students for clinical rotations and offering a Summer Internship Program. Our Nurse Recruitment team is often on-site at colleges and universities throughout the academic year to help you learn more about positions available at Unity.

Perioperative Residency Program
 If you’re a new graduate nurse and you’re interested in Perioperative Nursing apply for our special eight-month program with both classroom training and direct clinical orientation with an experienced preceptor in the Operating Room.

Summer Internship Program
Learn more about our summer internship program that gives students a real-world nursing experience. Hurry, space is limited!

High school Nursing Scholarship Program
Download an application for Unity's scholarship for graduating seniors, or read more about the scholarship program.

Perioperative Residency Program for Graduate Nurses

Jump start your specialty nursing career at Unity Hospital
If you’re a new graduate nurse and you’re interested in Perioperative Nursing, Unity Hospital is the place for you! We’re introducing a special eight-month program with both classroom training and direct clinical orientation with an experienced preceptor in the Operating Room.

Is Perioperative Nursing right for me?
Perioperative nursing is a rapidly growing career field. You’ll be relied upon for your professional judgment and critical thinking skills. You’ll also work closely with patients, family members, and other health care professionals to help plan, implement, and evaluate patient treatment.

In the operating room, perioperative nurses may be a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or R.N. first assistant. You’ll be called upon to do many different activities, think on your feet, and handle urgent situations in a calm manner.

This program will help you build on what you’ve already learned about nursing – and give you a wealth of experience working with many different service lines, including Orthopaedic, Neurology and Spine, GYN, GU, General, Vascular, and Thoracic.

Eligibility requirements
To participate in this exciting program, you need to be:

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with your Associates or BSN degree
• Able to successfully complete National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) within 90 days of your hiring date
• Committed to the challenge of Operating Room nursing
• Dedicated to ongoing education and training
• A self-starter who is skilled in problem solving, teamwork, and communications

Applications for 2012
Applications accepted through February 29, 2012.

Complete an online application at www.unityhealth.org/searchjobs and enter "12-0099" in the keyword field. If you are eligible, the next step is an interview with the selection committee. Space in the program is limited, so apply today!

Need more information?
Contact our Nurse Recruitment team at (585) 368-3009. They can help answer your questions about what it’s like to be a nurse in the operating room, how the program works, and whether it’s the right fit for you.
 

 Summer Internship Program

Applications for 2012
Apply today - application deadline is Feb 15, 2012
The process is simple. Apply online and submit an essay on the topic: "Why I want to become a nurse."

• Complete an onlione application at www.unityhealth.org/searchjobs - enter code #12-0008 in the keyword field.
• Submit a one-page, double-spaced essay on the topic "Why I want to become a nurse" via fax to (585368-3979, Attention Recruitment Coordinator.

This hands-on, 10-week program will give you the opportunity to earn a paycheck while working directly with a dedicated Unity preceptor in a real-world acute care setting.

It’s a great way to see what professional nursing is all about - build your confidence, and take a big step forward toward a nursing career. In fact, a high percentage of our summer interns take full-time jobs at Unity after completing their degree.

In-depth, hands-on experience
During your internship at Unity, you’ll get to participate in:

• Patient assessments
• The development of patient care plans 
• Communication with physicians & other members of the patient care team
• And other important nursing tasks

Bottom line? You’ll be involved in a wide range of professional nursing responsibilities under the guidance of your personal Unity preceptor.

Work in an acute care setting
When you join our Summer Internship Program, you’ll get to work in a medical or surgical unit at Unity Hospital or in one of the following acute care settings: 

• Emergency Center
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• August Family Birth Place
• Walk-In Care Center 
• Salmen Surgical Center operating rooms
• Brain Injury Unit

These are exciting and challenging work environments that will help you understand exactly what it takes to be a great Unity nurse.

Learn from one of the best
During each shift of your 10-week internship, your Unity preceptor will work with you on a one-to-one basis to explain processes and procedures, answer your questions, and give you valuable insights into the thought processes that lead to the development and implementation of an effective plan of care.

Our preceptors are carefully selected for their clinical and educational expertise as well as the energy and enthusiasm they bring to their mentoring role.

Only nurses who truly love working with students become preceptors in our internship program.

Find out if you qualify

• Our Summer Internship Program is designed for students who will be entering the final year of their RN nursing program immediately after the completion of their internship.
• The program is open to students pursuing a two- or three-year Associate’s degree as well as a four-year BSN.
• Applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
• Students must be able to commit to 24 hours per week for 10 weeks.
• To apply, complete an online application, and submit an on the topic: "Why I want to become a nurse."

Apply early, because space is limited

Our Summer Internship Program only accepts a limited number of students each year. And most positions are filled months before the program begins. The application deadline is February 15, 2011.

So if you’re interested, apply as early as possible. Applications will be accepted starting January 5, 2012 for the summer 2012 program.

• Complete an online application at www.unityhealth.org/searchjobs and enter code # 12-0008 in the keyword field.
• Submit a one-page, double-spaced essay on the topic: "Why I want to become a nurse" via fax to (585) 368-3979, attention Recruitment Coordinator. 

Questions?
Contact our Nurse Recruitment Team at (585) 368-3009.

High school Scholarship Program
Unity Health System’s Nursing Scholarship Program is for high school seniors intending to pursue an R.N. degree. Unity is pleased to be able to offer six, $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors. One scholarship will be awarded to a student from each of the following school districts:

• Churchville-Chili
• Gates-Chili
• Greece
• Hilton
• Rochester City School District
• Spencerport

Submitting your application is easy
Interested students should complete the scholarship application, submit two letters of reference, and a 100-word essay explaining why they decided to become a nurse.

See your guidance counselor for a copy of the application, or click here to download the file.

Eligibility requirements
To apply you must:

• Be graduating in June 2011
• Be accepted into a four-year nursing program

Apply today
Mail your completed application form, essay, and two letters of reference to:
Unity Health System
Human Resources
Attn: Recruitment Coordinator
89 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611

Or fax the materials to (585) 368-3979, attention Recruitment Coordinator.

Applications, essays, and letters of reference must be received by March 1.

Questions?
Contact our recruitment team at unitynurserecruiting@unityhealth.org.