Birthing & Mother-Infant Education Leader

South Shore Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

South Shore Health in Boston, MA seeks a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to design and coordinate educational programs for the Birthing & Mother Infant Unit, including onboarding, competency management, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

The role emphasizes mentorship, leadership, and collaboration, with a strong preference for Birthing Unit experience and MSN. Relocation assistance may be available; BSN is required.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience in the designated clinical services area.
• RN license with required certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS) including instructor options where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles; coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Education: assess needs, develop and deliver education programs including orientation and transition-to-practice programs.
• Onboarding/Orientation: create individualized orientation and competency checklists; support staff through transition.
• Competency Management: develop and manage a framework to maintain safe, high-quality care.
• Clinical Inquiry/EBP: translate research into practice and mentor staff.
• Collaborative Partnerships: work with leaders and academic programs; engage in area and system initiatives.
• Mentorship: guide staff with professional development plans and role modeling.
• Leadership: lead educational programming; ensure policy compliance and measure outcomes.

Skills

Education planning

Competency management

Mentorship

Public speaking

Inter-professional collaboration

Nursing leadership

Education

BSN in Nursing

MSN preferred

Job description

South Shore Health in Boston, MA seeks a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to design and coordinate educational programs for the Birthing & Mother Infant Unit, including onboarding, competency management, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

The role emphasizes mentorship, leadership, and collaboration, with a strong preference for Birthing Unit experience and MSN. Relocation assistance may be available; BSN is required.