Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing

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    "description": "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 are seeking Nursing Instructors!  Our instructors will work a Monday through Friday schedule, primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (hours may vary with clinical sites).We are seeking passionate, student‑centered Nursing Instructors who are ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of nursing. This role blends clinical expertise with the opportunity to guide, mentor, and inspire students in both classroom and clinical settings. Because this is a new program, faculty will have the unique opportunity to help build and shape its direction while receiving strong mentorship from experienced ST Health Schools of Nursing faculty. 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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",
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# Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing

- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $40.14–$61.28 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-11T16:45:16.71Z

## Description

**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 are seeking Nursing Instructors! Our instructors will work a Monday through Friday schedule, primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (hours may vary with clinical sites).**

We are seeking passionate, student‑centered Nursing Instructors who are ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of nursing. This role blends clinical expertise with the opportunity to guide, mentor, and inspire students in both classroom and clinical settings. Because this is a new program, faculty will have the unique opportunity to help build and shape its direction while receiving strong mentorship from experienced ST Health Schools of Nursing faculty. There will be opportunities to take on leadership roles—such as course lead, skills lab lead, or simulation lead—as the program grows. While we welcome applicants from all clinical backgrounds, we are especially interested in faculty with experience in pediatrics, OB/maternal health, mental health, or those with experience or interest in simulation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value professional growth, and are committed to excellence in nursing education, we’d love to meet you.
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