Professional Development Associate

About the role

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. Ensures 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.

Responsibilities

• Planner, implementer, and evaluator of educational activities to achieve learning and clinical outcomes with the goal of improving patient care.
• Ensures efficient resource management within the department.
• Consults with clinical staff in areas as needed to promote use of adult learning principles and effective teaching methods.
• Completes documentation of the educational process and responds 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.

Qualifications

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business, Education, or appropriate discipline -OR- Associate degree in same fields with a minimum of three years’ experience in progressive project management, office management, or education services.
• Hybrid Nature: 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Savings account with employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources.