Nursing Education Leader – Birthing & Mother-Infant Units

South Shore Health; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Shore Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to lead and educate the Nursing Division within the Birthing & Mother Infant Unit. You will design, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs, oversee onboarding and competency management, and advance evidence‑based practice across SSHS.

The role requires a BSN, MSN strongly preferred, and 3–5 years of progressive nursing experience. Certifications in BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: BSN in Nursing. MSN strongly preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: 3–5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience in the designated clinical services area.
• Required Licenses / Registrations: RN; certifications may include BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers education programs, including orientation, transition to practice, and specialty programs.
• Collaborates to create individualized orientation and competency checklists for nursing staff.
• Maintains and updates competency frameworks to ensure safe, high‑quality care.
• Mentors staff and partners with Nurse Scientist; promotes evidence‑based practice at the point of care.
• Leads or co-leads programming for new/existing staff within the Nursing Division, and participates in quality initiatives.

Skills

Educational program design

Onboarding programs

Competency management

Evidence-based practice

Mentorship

Leadership

Adult learning principles

Public speaking

Education

BSN in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

MSN in progress (preferred)

Tools

AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor

Job description

South Shore Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to lead and educate the Nursing Division within the Birthing & Mother Infant Unit. You will design, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs, oversee onboarding and competency management, and advance evidence‑based practice across SSHS.

The role requires a BSN, MSN strongly preferred, and 3–5 years of progressive nursing experience. Certifications in BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC may be required.