Clinical Professional Development Specialist - Birthing & Mother Infant Units

## Clinical Professional Development Specialist - Birthing & Mother Infant Units Apply locations:
Weymouth, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
October 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-23304
** If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
**** Requisition Number:
** R-23304
** Facility:
** LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road
55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
** Department Name:
** SSH Education and Training Leadership
** Status:
** Full time
** Budgeted

Hours:

** 40
* * Shift:
** Day (United States of America)
Offering a comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program and Obstetrics Emergency Department, we deliver over 3,700 infants - right here on the South Shore! We are looking to add a new member to our elite Clinical Professional Development team who will assess designs, present, coordinate and evaluate educational programs and orientation for our Birthing & Mother Infant Unit Nurses. These educational offerings assure competence while advancing the knowledge, skills and ability of the clinical colleague from novice to expert, including all Transition into Practice Programs.
Prior Birthing Unit experience strongly preferred as is MSN (completion and/or currently in process)
AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor strongly preferred       The Clinical Professional Development Specialist (CPDS) is responsible for leading and educating nursing division initiatives, and participating in inter-professional quality initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, executing and managing the educational programs for the nursing division, implementing evidence-based nursing practices, overseeing competency programs and other educational plans and activities. Serves as an expert clinician and the primary educational resource for nursing division staff.

This role has seven primary responsibilities including education, onboarding/orientation, competency management, research inquiry/evidence-based practice (EBP), role development, mentorship, and leadership and prioritizes work based upon SSHS organizational mission vision, and values.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience; low to mid 100's, Relocation Assistance available (even within MA)     
• Minimum Education - Preferred  BSN in Nursing;
Master’s degree strongly preferred  Professional Certification preferred.  Minimum Work Experience  Three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience relative to the designated clinical services preferred.
** Compensation Pay Range:**$ - $
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
** 1.

** Education** – Responsible for ongoing needs assessment to identify gaps in knowledge, skills and abilities, including competencies, strengths, and opportunities to improve critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.  Develops and delivers/coordinates education programs including nursing orientation, continuing education, new nurse transition to practice programs, specialty transition to practice programs, internal career development programs, primary and secondary clinical research, and other programs/opportunities to support competence and professional growth of the nursing staff and those interested in nursing.
2.

** Onboarding/Orientation** - Collaborates with Department/Clinical Manager to develop individualized orientation programs for all new staff members within the department. Creates competency based orientation checklists for all nursing related roles (e.g.MA, NA, RN) division. Assists those new to and experienced nursing colleagues during their transition into the organization by providing orientation, guidance, and support.  Collaborates with and mentor’s unit based preceptors to provide comprehensive orientation experiences for all new staff members
3.

** Competency Management** – Develops and manages a competency framework that identifies knowledge, skills, and abilities essential in the daily clinical practice for the nursing staff, and ensures that is structured to allow nurses to progress and maintain effective practice standards, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.  Continues to review and update the…