About this role
ST Health Shadyside, a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, is looking to hire a job share Sr Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Sr. CPDS) to join their exceptional Nursing Education team!
This position will support our Med/Surg Service Line. Previous experience working in med/surg 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. Job Share is a position budgeted as a regular full-time position but filled with two staff members who would otherwise be classified as regular part-time.
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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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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# Job Share Sr. Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Med/Surg) ST Health Shadyside
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Job Share
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $43.19–$65.95 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-02T10:15:19.683Z
## Description
ST Health Shadyside, a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, is looking to hire a job share Sr Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Sr. CPDS) to join their exceptional Nursing Education team!
This position will support our **Med/Surg** Service Line. Previous experience working in **med/surg**is highly preferred.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Job Share
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.
- 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

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.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
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
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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