Learning & Development Specialist (Salaried, Full time)

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.