Nursing Assistant

Encompass Health·Altoona, Pennsylvania

$16 - $21/hrUnknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Nursing Assistant · $16 - $21/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-53% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Altoona, Pennsylvania ($34.00/hr, n=55)

101 similar openings in the Altoona area · median $34.00/hr

$12.00/hr · lowesthighest · $53.00/hr

this role: $16.00/hrmedian $34.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 55 posted nursing roles in Altoona, Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 10th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 53% below the Altoona, Pennsylvania median for nursing roles.

Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living and assist registered nurses with patient-care support tasks. Ensure patients receive high-quality rehabilitation care while maintaining detailed treatment plans.

REHABILITATION NURSE TECHNICIAN (RNT) FULL-TIME, PART-TIME AND POOL OPPORTUNITIES (12 HOUR SHIFTS) Day Shift (6 am - 6 pm) and Night Shift (6 pm - 6 am) Your role as an RNT lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations.

Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy.

Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

As an RNT I, you channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition and experience on a daily basis.

Inspire our patients to progress each day as you: Use your attention to the little details that have a big effect on each patient’s treatment plan.

Provide direct patient care, including ADLs.

Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practice Nurses in completing patient-care support tasks.

Promote the best possible patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Make a real difference that you can see and feel as you help patients to thrive on a daily basis.

Credentials

• We are willing to provide training, including a CPR certification course, so you can grow your Nursing Tech Career! Experience working with patients a plus, but not necessarily. NEWLY INCREASED RNT HOURLY PAY RATES FOR FULL-TIME, PART-TIME AND PRN EMPLOYEES! Starting rate $16 - $21 an hour based on experience Benefits that begin on your first day of employment. Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. Paid time off that increases with tenure Tuition repayment and continuing education opportunities, including tuition assistance to advance to an LPN or RN role. Generous company-matching 401k and employee stock-purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. Access to the RNT Career Ladder program which includes an increase in compensation.

Requirements

Experience working with patients is considered a plus but is not strictly required. The employer provides necessary training, including a CPR certification course.

Compassion
Empathy
CPR
Rehabilitation
Attention to detail
Patient care
ADLs
Nursing support

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Continuing education opportunities
Tuition repayment
Employee stock-purchase plans

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $16 - $21/hr
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
Posted: Aug 7, 2026
Application: Employer website

Pennsylvania nursing roles remain competitive

Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.