WE’RE HIRING! Make a Difference as a Nurse at Hillside
At Hillside, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners make a difference—on our campuses, in group homes and in the community—supporting the varied health and wellness goals of each and every individual we serve. As a Hillside nurse, you’ll be an invaluable member of a collaborative team of caring professionals—helping others while advancing your career in a uniquely nurturing environment. Join Our Team Today!
Every day as a Hillside nurse is different than the one before. You’ll experience a professional environment, along with emotional intelligence and a passion for working with youth. Hillside’s committed nurses find joy and deep fulfillment in caring for children and young adults who have experienced trauma and other challenges in their young lives. You too can make a difference working at Hillside!
“Part of what I enjoy about being at Hillside is the chance to grow and try new things. I came here 30 years ago as a staff nurse, and I’ve been a Nurse Practitioner since 2018. Every day is something new, which keeps you on top of your skills. And it always gives me such joy to see the kids.”
—Roxanne Boyer, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
We offer COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS as well as…
Generous Sign-On Bonuses | 403(b) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off | Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition & Discount Programs
Shift Differentials for Evening, Overnight, and Weekend Hours
Employee Assistance Plan | Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Career Pathway: Exciting Opportunities to Grow and Advance Your Career!
LOCATIONS: Where Can You Work as a Hillside Nurse?
Hillside programs and sites are located throughout much of Western and Central New York and the Finger Lakes. Open positions can vary at different locations including:
At 4 Residential Campuses in Rochester, Gates, Auburn and Bath, NY,
youth receive comprehensive residential treatment for complex needs
At our 11 Group Homes throughout Greater Buffalo and Greater Rochester,
serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
At Day Treatment programs at the Halpern Education Center in Webster
and the Golisano Campus at Crestwood in Gates, where youth receive
mental health treatment in a NYS-certified school setting
“I’m going to start my RN training soon, and when that’s done I want to stay at Hillside. I love it here. It’s great to be part of a team, and it means a lot to me to be a consistent person in the lives of the youth we serve.”
—Shay Truitt, Licensed Practical Nurse
FROM THE YOUTH WE SERVE: What Makes Hillside Nurses Special?
“They help us.” | “They are caring.”
“They ask me how I feel, and I tell them.”
“They help us physically and even mentally.”
“Being there for me when I needed help.” | “They keep us safe.”
“I’m Happy Because I Can Make a Difference”
Read about a past recipient of Hillside’s prestigious Chair’s Award, who loves the variety and sense of fulfillment
she gets from being a member of the Hillside Nursing team.


