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Sr. Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Transplant/Surgery) ST Health Presbyterian

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedFebruary 2, 2026

Pay$43.19–$65.95 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is looking to hire a full-time Sr Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Sr. CPDS) to join their exceptional Nursing Education team!

This position will support our Transplant/Surgery Service Line. Previous experience working in transplant/surgery is highly preferred.

This role primarily operates during weekday daylight shifts, with the flexibility to engage with night and weekend staff as needed to meet the education requirements of the unit.

In this role, you’ll provide hands-on, real-time education and support directly on the unit – working side by side with nurses to strengthen skills, confidence, and outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and being a visible resource for staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.
  • Conveys information and ideas clearly through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. 
  • Serve as a formal and informal mentor for new staff members and mentor new preceptors to be successful in their role.
  • Responsible for unit-based onboarding and orientation. 
  • Teach staff how to manage the care of patients, including assessment, interdisciplinary planning, implementation, evaluation of patient care, teaching, and discharge planning. Identify, communicate, and respond to meet the learning needs of clinical staff.
  • Serves as a resource/consultant for patients, nursing staff, and other disciplines in the area of specialty. Promotes patient education.
  • Participate in department-based Performance Improvement projects.
  • Participate in professional and community organizations.
  • Develops professional coaching and feedback skills.
  • Supports, coaches, and validates ST Health Experience key initiatives, including but not limited to Bedside Shift Report, Key Behaviors, AIDET, etc.
  • Training/education of clinical staff during non-traditional work hours may be required based on the needs of assigned unit
  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

The above statements are intended to reflect the general nature and scope of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and working conditions associated with the position. Job title and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.

  • MSN or Master’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required
  • 2 years of teaching experience required

     

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

     

    • Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • ST Health-approved certification preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 34

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$43.19–$65.95 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Sr. Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Transplant/Surgery) ST Health Presbyterian

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $43.19–$65.95 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-02T09:45:40.29Z

## Description

ST Health Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is looking to hire a full-time Sr Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Sr. CPDS) to join their exceptional Nursing Education team!

This position will support our **Transplant/Surgery**Service Line. Previous experience working in **transplant/surgery** is highly preferred.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Maya S., Director of Nursing

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I self-schedule?

Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.

About this roleDo you pay for certifications?

Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.

About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?

Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.

About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?

Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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