Serving All with Compassion and Excellence
Why Choose St. Mary’s?
Freedom. Flexibility. Salary. Support.
At St. Mary’s Healthcare our nurses feel valued, heard, and recognized for all they do. Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Whether it’s a young nurse just starting out, or a nurse looking to grow into a leadership role, we help our people achieve their goals and turn their career dreams into reality.
We’re proud to be the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to be named a Top Workplace by the Times Union. This recognition, earned through confidential employee feedback, highlights our supportive and empowering environment.
Experience the difference at a Top Workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.
At St. Mary’s, you have the chance to build a meaningful career while making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Explore Nursing at St. Mary's
Nursing Leadership
At St. Mary’s Healthcare, our nursing leadership embodies the spirit of an independent community hospital — nimble, responsive, and deeply connected to the people we serve. Inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, we foster a culture where every nurse’s voice matters and innovation thrives.
Our leadership team is committed to empowering nurses at every level, creating pathways for growth, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Guided by our core values of caring for the poor and vulnerable, reverence, joyful service, integrity, advocacy, and creativity, we believe that strong nursing leadership is the cornerstone of exceptional healthcare delivery in our community.
Message from Meredith Borak - Chief Nursing Executive
“At St. Mary’s, we’re not just colleagues — we’re a family dedicated to our Amsterdam community. As an independent hospital, we have the freedom to make decisions that directly benefit our nurses and patients. Every day, our nursing team demonstrates what it means to provide compassionate, personalized care in a setting where everyone knows your name and values your contribution. Together, we live out our mission to serve all with compassion and excellence.”
Professional Development
Your growth is our mission. St. Mary’s Healthcare invests in our nursing professionals through comprehensive development programs designed to enhance clinical excellence and advance your career. As a community-focused independent hospital, we offer opportunities typically found only in larger systems, while maintaining the personalized support of a close-knit team.
• Structured Orientation & Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from experienced preceptors
• Clinical Skill Development: Progressive competency building with hands-on practice
• Leadership Foundations: Early exposure to delegation, communication, and team coordination
• Critical Thinking: Case studies, simulation, and reflective practice sessions
• Professional Growth: Transition from task-oriented care to holistic patient advocacy
• Cohort Support: Learn alongside peers facing similar challenges and milestones.
Fellowship Programs & Advanced Leadership Development
Beyond our residency programs, St. Mary’s Healthcare offers specialized fellowship opportunities for nurses ready to advance their clinical expertise and leadership capabilities. Our fellowship tracks provide intensive, focused training in specialty areas while simultaneously developing the leadership competencies needed to drive change, mentor colleagues, and shape the future of nursing practice.
Additional Development Opportunities
Work-Earn-Learn Program
Full tuition and book coverage for degree programs that advance your career at St. Mary’s
PEAK Program
Annual stipend for professional development, certifications, and continuing education
$5,000 Tuition Reimbursement
Annual support for BSN, MSN, DNP programs, along with other specialty certifications
Leadership That Empowers
“I’ve never been in any other hospital like this. There’s a real support system. It’s not a big machine. The job is tailored to the individual and the needs that each of us have. You feel like you can make the job your own. The leadership has that kind of trust in us.”
Will Valentine, BSN, RN
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More Than a Workplace
“For me, St. Mary’s feels like family. I’ve worked here for most of my life and that’s why I stay. I know I can count on my St. Mary’s family to get through anything.”
Melanie Tatlock, LPN
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Nursing Recognition
RN National Certification – ANCC Success Pays®
St. Mary’s provides nurses a unique access code for exam registration and certification renewal with NO out-of-pocket costs. Save an average of 40% in test-taking fees!
Why Become Certified?
Certification demonstrates a nurse’s commitment to excellence, lifelong learning, and the highest standards of patient care. It distinguishes nurses as leaders in their field and builds trust with patients, employers, and colleagues by confirming advanced knowledge and clinical competence.
Benefits of Certification:
- Professional recognition and credibility
- Increased job opportunities and potential for higher pay
- Personal achievement and confidence
- Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction
The DAISY Award
We proudly participate in the internationally recognized DAISY Award program, celebrating nurses who provide exceptional care with compassion and clinical excellence. This prestigious recognition honors the profound difference our nurses make in patients’ lives every single day.
Patients, families, and colleagues can nominate deserving nurses who exemplify the caring spirit that makes St. Mary’s Healthcare special. Our DAISY Award recipients represent the best of nursing in the Amsterdam community.
Nursing Scholarships
Investing in education strengthens our community. St. Mary’s Healthcare offers multiple scholarship opportunities to support both current staff pursuing advanced degrees and local students entering the nursing profession.
As an independent community hospital, we’re committed to growing the next generation of nurses right here in Amsterdam, NY.
Nursing Excellence
Clinical Pathways
Our evidence-based clinical pathways ensure consistent, high-quality care across all departments. Developed collaboratively by our nursing team and interdisciplinary partners, these pathways represent best practices tailored to our community’s unique needs.
Quality Initiatives
Quality is everyone’s responsibility at St. Mary’s. Our nursing-led quality initiatives focus on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and satisfaction. From reducing hospital-acquired infections to improving patient experience scores, our nurses drive measurable improvements that matter to our community.
As an independent community hospital, we measure success not just by metrics, but by the trust our neighbors place in us for their healthcare needs. Our quality initiatives reflect our commitment to being Amsterdam’s healthcare partner of choice.
Message from Julie Fenton - Executive Director of Operations and Nursing
“Excellence is not a destination — it’s our daily commitment. At St. Mary’s Healthcare, nursing excellence means delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that reflects the values of our Amsterdam community. As an independent hospital, we have the agility to implement innovative practices and quality improvements that directly benefit our patients.”
Join Our Nursing Family
Be part of something special. At St. Mary’s Healthcare, you’re not just an employee — you’re a valued member of our community.
Why Choose St. Mary’s?
- Independent hospital flexibility and responsiveness
- Deep community connections and impact
- Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation
- Career growth through PEAK program and professional development
- Supportive, collaborative work environment rooted in our core values
- Work-life balance in beautiful upstate New York
- Active Shared Governance – your voice truly matters
We’re actively recruiting passionate nurses for residency positions across all specialties.