Regions Hospital is looking to hire an exceptional, experienced Staff Development Specialist to join our Nursing Education team. This position will conduct and analyze learning needs assessments for nursing staff as well as plan, coordinate, present, and evaluate orientation and educational programs for all nursing employees.

We are known for saving lives in our Level I Trauma Center, and our nursing staff are key to the exceptional care we provide each patient. Our Professional Nursing Practice Model offers patient and family-centered care that maintains an unwavering focus on what matters most: caring and healing at the patient's bedside. As a nursing professional you will be empowered to manage your clinical practice and working environment through our Shared Governance Model, which focuses on evidence-based nursing practice. Our award-winning programs give our patients and their families a place of comfort and healing. We are proud of the care we give each and every patient.

Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE, primarily Day Shifts

Required Qualifications:
*Graduation from an accredited program in Nursing (RN). Master's degree in nursing, education, or training and development required OR Master's degree in in process with an established date of completion
*Two years (4160 hours) of acute care experience as a clinical staff nurse within the last 5 years
*Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota
*Demonstration of annual training and completion of competencies in staff development and/or adult learning and training
*Demonstrated effectiveness in precepting and/or conducting clinical education
*Knowledge of current nursing best practices and techniques
*Knowledge of curriculum development and principles of adult learning and learner-centered training
*Knowledge of adult and learner-centered education methodologies
*Ability to assess educational needs and plan and implement appropriate education to meet those needs
*Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with nursing leadership peers, students, and other health care personnel
*Skilled in-patient information systems in electronic medical record

Preferred Qualifications:
*Certified in area of specialty by recognized nursing credentialing, specialty certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred
*Experienced with Cornerstone learning management system and Articulate software preferred.

Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Laon Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.