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Clinical Professional Development Specialist

  • SomersetPA
  • Part-Time
  • On-site
  • Variable

PostedFebruary 2, 2026

Pay$37.16–$56.74 / hr

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About this role

Join the ST Health Somerset team as a Clinical Professional Development Specialist and help shape the future of nursing!

Are you experienced in the Operating Room or PACU and love teaching, mentoring, and empowering others? This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible, hands‑on educational role where you’ll make a real impact every day.
As a Clinical Professional Development Specialist, you’ll work directly on the unit, providing real‑time coaching, support, and skill development for our nursing staff. You’ll be a trusted resource and partner—helping elevate clinical practice, strengthen confidence, and enhance patient outcomes.

What You Can Expect:

  • Part-time schedule of 20 hours/week – 

    Enjoy flexibility with variable daylight/evening shifts.

  • No weekends or holidays – Maintain work-life balance while influencing clinical excellence.
  • Opportunities for professional growth – 

    Take advantage of our newly enhanced career ladder—placement based on your education and experience.

  • A rewarding educational role – 

    Perfect for nurses passionate about teaching, guiding, and serving as a clinical resource.

     

 

Who We’re Looking For:

Experienced OR nurses and those with previous teaching or mentorship experience are strongly encouraged to apply! If you enjoy supporting others and shaping clinical practice, this role is an excellent fit.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring, support and positive communication working directly with frontline clinical staff

  • 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 clinical 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 area of specialty. Promotes patient education needs for frontline clinical staff

  • Participate in department-based Performance Improvement projects.

  • Participate in professional and community organizations.

  • Develops professional coaching and feedback skills to support and validate ST Health Experience initiatives not limited to Bedside Shift Report, Hourly Rounding, AIDET, etc.

  • Training/education of clinical staff during non-traditional work hours may be required based on the needs of assigned unit

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required
  • Relevant teaching experience preferred
  • OR PACU experience strongly preferred

 

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • ST Health-approved certification preferred

     

  • Act 34

 

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$37.16–$56.74 / hr

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

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Senior Nurse Recruiter · 8 yrs at Pepper

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# Clinical Professional Development Specialist

- Location: Somerset, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Somerset
- Pay: $37.16–$56.74 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-02T10:30:17.953Z

## Description

##### **Join the ST Health Somerset team as a Clinical Professional Development Specialist and help shape the future of nursing!**

Are you experienced in the Operating Room or PACU and love teaching, mentoring, and empowering others? This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible, **hands‑on** educational role where you’ll make a real impact every day.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Variable

  • Hours

    Part-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

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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