Learning & Development Specialist (Salaried, Full time

Learning & Development Specialist (Salaried, Full time)# Learning & Development Specialist (Salaried, Full time)
Washington Regional Med. Ctr.

- Fayetteville, AR 72703## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Shift Varies Education Level2 Year Degree Category Employee  Education## Description
** Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
** Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute;
Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute;
Washington Regional Women and Infants Center;
Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
** Position Summary
** Washington Regional is seeking a dynamic
** Learning & Development Specialist / Clinical Educator
** to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs across the healthcare system. This role serves as a key
** Hospital Educator**, providing
** Clinical Instruction
** and workforce development opportunities for clinical and non-clinical staff while supporting organizational excellence, regulatory readiness, and patient safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare education, staff development, curriculum design, simulation-based learning, and training delivery. Experience as an
** Epic Trainer
** is highly desired.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Design, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for healthcare professionals and support staff.
* Serve as a
** Hospital Staff Educator
** by facilitating onboarding, annual competencies, continuing education, and professional development programs.
* Deliver engaging
** Clinical Instruction
** through classroom, virtual, simulation-based, and hands-on training environments.
* Function as an
** Epic Trainer
** or support Epic training initiatives by developing and delivering role-based EHR education programs.
* Serve as an
** American Heart Association Instructor**, conducting BLS and other approved AHA certification courses.
* Develop curriculum, competency assessments, training materials, lesson plans, and educational resources.
* Coordinate and support student clinical rotations and educational partnerships with academic institutions.
* Utilize simulation-based education techniques to strengthen clinical skills, teamwork, and patient safety practices.
* Collaborate with department leaders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and improve workforce performance.
* Maintain accurate training records, competency documentation, and educational reports.
** Qualifications
* *** Required
* ** Associate degree in Education, Healthcare, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Business, or related field; OR graduate of an accredited healthcare program.
* Current professional healthcare license, certification, or registration when applicable.
* Ability to obtain or maintain
** American Heart Association Instructor
** certification.
* Experience in staff education, training, clinical practice, or workforce development.
** Preferred
* ** Bachelor's degree in a related field.
* Experience as an
** Epic Trainer**.
* Previous experience as a
** Hospital Educator**, Clinical Educator, or Learning & Development Specialist.
* Experience with curriculum development, simulation training, competency validation, and learning management systems.
* Additional certifications in education, simulation, healthcare quality, or instructional design.
** Why Join Washington Regional?
** Join an award-winning healthcare system committed to excellence in patient care, professional development, and workforce education. You'll play a critical role in preparing and developing healthcare professionals while supporting the mission of improving the health of the communities we serve.
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