Clinical Professional Development Specialist - Birthing & Mother Infant Units

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 117,700 - 170,700; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Clinical Professional Development Specialist for the Birthing & Mother‑Infant Unit to lead education and competency initiatives across the nursing staff.

You will plan, coordinate, and deliver evidence‑based education from orientation through advanced practice, mentor staff, and partner with interdisciplinary teams to advance clinical education and career pathways.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• RN license (Massachusetts) required.
• Professional certifications preferred (BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC); instructor‑level certification in ACLS or BLS required.
• Strong adult‑learning knowledge, coaching, mentoring, and evidence‑based practice expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational and competency initiatives for the Birthing & Mother‑Infant Unit Nurses.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute education programs including orientation and career development.
• Develop and manage competency frameworks for sustainable practice standards.
• Lead evidence‑based practice learning: translate research into learning activities and disseminate outcomes.
• Partner with inter‑professional leaders and academic programs to advance clinical education.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to nursing staff; support career pathway development.
• Engage in leadership activities: policy development, quality improvement, regulatory reporting, and professional organizations.

Skills

Adult learning

Coaching

Mentoring

Public speaking

Communication

Management

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

About the Role

The Clinical Professional Development Specialist (CPDS) will lead educational and competency initiatives for the Birthing & Mother‑Infant Unit Nurses, supporting their professional growth from novice to expert. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing educational programs, ensuring evidence‑based practices are integrated, and serving as a primary educational resource for nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver education programs, including orientation, transition‑to‑practice, specialty, and internal career development.
• Develop and manage competency frameworks, ensuring nurses maintain sustainable practice standards.
• Act as a clinical inquiry and evidence‑based practice (EBP) lead: translate research into learning activities and disseminate outcomes.
• Partner with inter‑professional leaders and academic programs to advance clinical education and industry trends.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to nursing staff, supporting career pathway development.
• Serve in leadership capacities: develop policies, participate in quality improvement, report to regulatory bodies, and engage in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• RN license (Massachusetts) required.
• Professional certifications preferred (BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC); instructor‑level certification in ACLS or BLS required.
• Strong adult‑learning knowledge, coaching, mentoring, and evidence‑based practice expertise.
• Excellent communication, public‑speaking, and management skills.
• Ability to analyze learning needs, track trends, and measure outcomes.

Compensation

Salary Range: $117,700.00 – $170,700.00, commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance available.

Additional Requirements

• Exempt position; days with occasional varied shifts.
• Commitment to pursue professional certification once eligible.
• Strong desire for lifelong learning and application of evidence‑based practice.