About this role
Join ST Health Altoona in Shaping the Future of Nursing Education!
ST Health Altoona is proud to announce the launch of the ST Health Mercy School of Nursing at Altoona, a transformative 16-month diploma program designed to empower aspiring nurses in our region. As we prepare to welcome our inaugural class in Fall 2026, we’re seeking casual Assistant Nursing Instructors who are passionate about clinical teaching and student development. These roles will work two 8-hour days per week, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8am – 5pm.
We welcome applicants from all clinical backgrounds. Because this is a new program, faculty will have the unique opportunity to help shape its direction while receiving strong mentorship from experienced ST Health Schools of Nursing faculty.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to help shape a brand‑new nursing program.
- Strong mentorship from experienced ST Health Schools of Nursing faculty.
- Collaborative, mission‑driven environment connected directly to our hospital.
- Meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses and the future of patient care.
If you are energized by teaching, committed to student success, and eager to contribute to a growing academic community, we’d love to meet you.
Position Purpose
The Assistant Nursing Instructor is a nursing professional with the authority, responsibility, and accountability for providing high‑quality clinical instruction to nursing students. This role requires strong clinical competence, sound judgment, and the ability to guide, mentor, and evaluate students as they deliver patient care during clinical practicum experiences.
Responsibilities:
Teaching & Student Development
- Provide high‑quality clinical instruction that reflects best practices in nursing education.
- Create meaningful clinical learning assignments based on student needs.
- Model critical and reflective thinking in the clinical environment.
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Support diverse learners by applying principles of dignity, respect, and individualized teaching strategies.
- Coach students on cultural diversity, civility, and professional behavior.
Professional Role Modeling & Collaboration
- Serve as a professional role model for students in clinical settings.
- Demonstrate trust, respect, professionalism, and caring in all interactions.
- Maintain open communication with faculty, clinical staff, and the broader healthcare team.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that values differences among students, peers, patients, families, and communities.
- Work cooperatively with faculty to achieve school goals aligned with the mission and values of the parent organization.
Clinical Judgment, Technology, & Educational Practice
- Utilize information technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Lead students in applying the nursing process in clinical practice.
- Use evidence‑based practice and current literature to enhance clinical teaching.
- Assess student performance to ensure care reflects evidence‑based nursing practice.
Professional Growth & Quality Improvement
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning through formal and informal education.
- Participate in self‑review and incorporate constructive feedback into teaching practice.
- Share outcomes of improvement projects with colleagues and other Schools of Nursing.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and productive educational environment.
- BSN required
- 3 years of clinical practice, required
- Precepting experience required; clinical teaching experience in prelicensure program preferred
- Must be enrolled in an MSN program with a 3 year completion plan
- Appointment to this position and retention of this position is contingent upon the approval of the PA State Board of Nursing.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- CPR Certification for BLS for Health Care Providers.
- Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- Appointment to this position and retention of this position is contingent upon the approval of the PA State Board of Nursing.
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$34.17–$52.18 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Assistant Clinical Instructor (Casual) — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Assistant Clinical Instructor (Casual) at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Assistant Clinical Instructor (Casual)
- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $34.17–$52.18 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-12T12:45:29.567Z
## Description
**Join ST Health Altoona in Shaping the Future of Nursing Education!**
**ST Health Altoona is proud to announce the launch of the ST Health Mercy School of Nursing at Altoona, a transformative 16-month diploma program designed to empower aspiring nurses in our region. As we prepare to welcome our inaugural class in Fall 2026, we’re seeking casual Assistant Nursing Instructors who are passionate about clinical teaching and student development.****These roles will work two 8-hour days per week, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8am - 5pm.**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Casual
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

The fellowship paired me with preceptors who had decades on the unit. A year in, I was confident taking the sickest patients on the floor.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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