Maternal-Newborn Educator (Birthing Unit)

South Shore Health; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to lead education and onboarding for the Birthing & Mother Infant Unit. You will assess learning needs, design evidence-based nursing education, and coordinate orientation for new staff, while supporting competency and career development.

You will collaborate with inter-professional teams, mentor staff, and help implement clinical policies, leading educational initiatives across the nursing division.

Qualifications

• Led or co-led nursing education programs and onboarding initiatives.
• Experience with competency assessment and development in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Education: assess learning needs; develop and coordinate nursing education programs and orientation.
• Onboarding/Orientation: create competency-based orientation for MA, NA, RN staff.
• Competency Management: build and update a framework for nursing practice standards.
• Clinical Inquiry/EBP: translate research into practice; mentor staff; collaborate with Nurse Scientist.
• Collaborative Partnerships: work with leaders and academic programs on educational goals.
• Mentorship: guide staff through professional development paths and career growth.
• Leadership: lead educational programs; ensure policy compliance and impact on patient care.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Coaching & mentoring

Lifelong learning

Evidence-based practice

Learning analytics

Public speaking

Education leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Nursing education knowledge

Education

BSN in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to lead education and onboarding for the Birthing & Mother Infant Unit. You will assess learning needs, design evidence-based nursing education, and coordinate orientation for new staff, while supporting competency and career development.

You will collaborate with inter-professional teams, mentor staff, and help implement clinical policies, leading educational initiatives across the nursing division.