Nurse Extern

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: NURSE002214

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Shift:Rotating shifts 
Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Hiring Range: $20.23- $27.06 hourly 

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Recording and monitoring vital signs


• Gathering specimens for diagnostic testing


• Monitoring patient food and liquid intake and output


• Assisting patients with positioning and ambulation


• Documenting in medical record


• Collaboration among the clinical team


• Glucose monitoring


• Transportation of patients


• Provides a positive and therapeutic healing environment

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned 

Education, Training & Experience:

• Enrolled in accredited nursing program and has completed the first year of an ADN program or the third year of a BSN program.

Certifications / Licensure:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.


• Excellent customer service skills


• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.


• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.


• Demonstrates flexibility


• Takes initiative


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.


• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).


• Strong organizational skills.


• Effective interpersonal skills.


• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.


• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.


• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.