Finger Lakes Health cultivates a purpose-driven workplace rooted in its mission to improve community health and its vision to be the best local and national healthcare system. Employees are motivated by a deep sense of purpose, compassion and teamwork, reinforced by the organization’s “HEART” values of health, exceptional care and service, acts of kindness, responsibility and respect, and teamwork. The organization supports employee wellbeing through a robust total rewards package, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan payoff benefits, on-site child care, paid family leave and a generous paid time off program. Professional development is central to the culture, with leadership training, internal nursing colleges, certified nursing assistant training, clinical ladders and scholarship programs offering clear paths for advancement. Finger Lakes Health provides safe space champion training, support for employees with disabilities and diverse leadership representation, earning accolades like “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing” from Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for 2024. With employee engagement up from 55% to 77% since 2021 and a strong culture of recognition, innovation and community involvement, Finger Lakes Health offers a collaborative and fulfilling environment where staff feel valued, heard and empowered to grow.
