Professional Development Associate

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* Job Description:

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* Collaborates with the director of clinical education and education specialists as well as clinical leadership in planning and implementing conferences, specialty training, and continuing education programs. Responsible for ensuring that clinical education activities meet the requirements of multiple professional education agencies/ organizations (ANCC, NAHUC, AAMA, AAPA, etc.) and the licensure boards in Minnesota and neighboring states. Job functions include planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities to achieve learning and clinical outcomes with the goal of improving patient care, and ensuring efficient resource management within the department.

Consulting with clinical staff in areas as needed to promote use of adult learning principles and effective teaching methods. Responsible for complete documentation of the educational process and responding to requests for educational data from internal and external customers.(ANCC, AHA, leadership, etc.) Functions as a System Administrator for Essentia Health's Learning Management System (LMS), applying principles and logic to determine how the system is used for training and education.

** Education

Qualifications:

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* ** Required Education &

Qualifications:

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* + Bachelors degree in Business, Education, or appropriate discipline

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- + Associate degree in same fields with a minimum of three years' experience in progressive project management, office management, or education services.

** Hybrid Nature:*
* + A strong onsite presence is required for this position, however, some remote work flexibility is available for the position

+ Candidate must have the ability to be onsite most days of the week

+ Candidate must be willing to travel to all locations within Essentia's service areas

+ Candidate must sit within one of our primary markets and be based out of either Duluth, Fargo, or Brainerd Lakes Area

** You might be a good fit if you...*
* + Have a strong understanding of education, curriculum building, or professional development

+ Have strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships

+ Have a strong desire to foster connection and community within our organization

** Licensure/Certification

Qualifications:

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* No certification/licensure required.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .

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* Job Location:

** Support Services Building

** Shift Rotation:
** FTE Flex Days (United States of America)

** Compensation Range:**  $19.86 - $29.79 / hour

** FTE:
** 1

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