What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning & Development Specialist (Salaried, Full time) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
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.