Job Description
Overview
Summer Nurse Extern Program
We are excited to be offering our Summer Nurse Externship Program. This program gives nursing students the opportunity to work in the hospital with members of the healthcare team. You will have the opportunity to work side by side with registered nurses who will serve as mentors. They will guide you in developing your clinical & critical thinking skills as you build your confidence as a nursing professional. Our Nursing Education team will support you and facilitate a robust learning experience.
You will participate as a member of the Mercy Hospital Nursing team in the delivery of compassionate patient care.
Job Details
Our Nurse Externs:
- Shadow an RN to learn about patient assessment & treatments.
- Observe care in Specialty Areas
- Perform skills similar to a nursing assistant, including but not limited to taking vital signs, performing blood glucose monitoring and bladder scanning.
- Promote a positive patient experience.
- Be a member of the healthcare team
- Attend many nursing education programs
- Other exciting experiences
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a BSN program with completion of Nursing Fundamentals
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.
- Please submit an application no later than April 6, 2026 for consideration
Posted Salary Range
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth
Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.