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RN Staff Nurse Opportunities – T12 Cardiology
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About this role
Are you a Registered Nurse ready for your next challenge—or a new nurse eager to thrive in a supportive environment? At ST Health Altoona, you’ll have the chance to deliver Life Changing Medicine alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals.
Joining our T12 Cardiology Unit means stepping into a fast-paced, progressive environment where you’ll care for patients with complex cardiopulmonary and medical needs. From heart failure and myocardial infarction to advanced respiratory support and post-cardiac procedures, you’ll gain invaluable experience with telemetry monitoring, complex IV drips, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
We’re committed to your growth and well-being:
A defined career ladder to advance your skills
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
A premier benefits package for you and your family
Resources to help you balance work and life
With flexible schedules—including full-time, part-time, and weekends-only options—you can find the role that fits your lifestyle
Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.
Compensation: We offer competitive starting pay, with rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience. ST Health Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential.*
Minimum starting pay rates:
$35.50 (BSN)
$34.00 (non-BSN)
Your title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Generous Sign-On Bonus: Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 are available for eligible candidates who commit to a two-year work agreement
Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment: ST Health’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years. Learn about the ways ST Health supports graduate nurses here: https://mycareer.ST Health.com/yourgncareer/
Purpose & Responsibilities:
Patient Care
Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
Coordination and Communication
Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Education and Leadership
Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Safety and Compliance
Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.
Experience Required:
None
Education and Formal Training Required:
Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department’s orientation program and probationary period.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 34
*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
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