Learning & Development Specialist (Salaried, Full time)
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.