Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Peri Operative

BMC is hiring a Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Peri Operative in Boston for a full-time role that strengthens clinical excellence among perioperative nursing teams. Candidates searching for Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Peri Operative jobs in Boston or BMC careers will find an opportunity centered on evidence-informed education and workforce growth near the city’s major healthcare corridors.

The Opportunity

This Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Peri Operative position at BMC in Boston enables you to shape the learning culture for nurses and support personnel engaged in perioperative care. You will partner with clinical leaders to identify skill gaps, elevate practice standards, and prepare staff for the complexities of surgical environments. The role offers direct influence on orientation quality, ongoing competency, and professional advancement for full-time colleagues who serve patients undergoing peri-operative procedures. Working on site in Boston, you help BMC maintain a skilled nursing workforce ready for evolving clinical demands while building your own expertise as an educator and change facilitator.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs of perioperative nursing staff through observation, data review, and feedback from unit leaders.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate orientation programs, simulation exercises, and continuing education sessions tailored to the operating room and related peri-operative areas.
• Facilitate competency validation, skills fairs, and just-in-time coaching that reinforce safe, current practice standards.
• Mentor nurses pursuing specialty certification, charge roles, or advanced degrees within the peri-operative continuum.
• Collaborate on quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives by embedding educational strategies into process changes.
• Serve as a clinical resource and content expert for drop-in questions, new-product training, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Track educational outcomes, maintain accurate records, and report progress to nursing leadership in Boston.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted registered nurse license valid for practice in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master of Science in Nursing or related field strongly preferred.
• Several years of recent hands-on experience as a peri-operative nurse in settings that include the operating room, pre-admission testing, or post-anesthesia care.
• Demonstrated background in staff education, preceptorship, or nursing professional development, ideally focused on surgical services.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, curriculum design, and competency assessment tools.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills that support collaborative work with diverse clinical teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple educational projects and adapt teaching methods for both individual and group learners.

Why Join BMC

BMC is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. The full-time Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Peri Operative opening in Boston lets you contribute meaningfully to nursing professional development while working alongside motivated colleagues who value continuous learning and high-quality patient care.

Next Steps

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