Instructional Designer

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, located in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to craft engaging eLearning modules and learning materials for the Digital Transformation & Innovation team.

You will transform complex content into learner-centric design, partnering with SMEs to deliver impactful training in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of instructional design, graphic design, audio/video editing, or learning development.
• 3+ years of experience with PowerPoint and Word.
• 3+ years of experience with Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar eLearning tools.
• Strong visual design, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging eLearning modules, instructional graphics, job aids, presentations, and other educational materials.
• Transform complex information into clear, visually appealing, learner-focused content.
• Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop effective training solutions.
• Navigate shifting priorities, evolving requirements, and tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Create scalable, easy-to-maintain learning materials and continuously improve content based on feedback.
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design best practices, and creative problem-solving.

Skills

Instructional design

Graphic design

Audio/video editing

Learning development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

Job description

This is OUR story... and YOUR next chapter

At HCA Healthcare, our Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I) team is redefining what’s possible inpatient care. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies, DT&I is helping drive meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes, reduce manual workload, and expand the reach of our care teams. If you're passionate about using technology to improve human life, this is where your work truly matters

What you will accomplish in this role

Are you a creative, adaptable Instructional Designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift, challenges evolve, and no two days look the same? Do you enjoy transforming complex information into engaging, visually compelling learning experiences?

HCA Healthcare's Digital Transformation & Innovation (DT&I) team is looking for a talented Instructional Designer who combines creativity, technical expertise, and adaptability to deliver impactful learning solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who embraces change, takes initiative, and can turn ambiguity into action. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and create high-quality learning experiences in an environment that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop engaging eLearning modules, instructional graphics, job aids, presentations, and other educational materials.
• Transform complex information into clear, visually appealing, learner-focused content.
• Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop effective training solutions.
• Navigate shifting priorities, evolving requirements, and tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Create scalable, easy-to-maintain learning materials and continuously improve content based on feedback.
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design best practices, and creative problem-solving.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree. - Required
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, graphic design, audio/video editing, or learning development. - Required
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word. - Required
• 3+ years of experience with Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar eLearning tools. - Required
• Strong visual design, communication, and organizational skills. - Required
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to thrive in ambiguity without needing every detail defined upfront. - Required

The Skills That Will Set You Apart

• A strong eye for visual design, layout, and learner engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop polished, professional learning materials from initial concept through final delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance competing deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and recommend improvements.
• Comfort working in an agile environment where projects evolve, feedback is frequent, and priorities can change quickly.
• A willingness to experiment with new technologies, tools, and approaches to elevate the learning experience.

Show Us What You Can Create!

Your portfolio matters to us! We believe great instructional design is best demonstrated through the work you create, not just the experience listed on your résumé. As part of our interview process, candidates will be asked to share a portfolio or samples of their work. We’re excited to see how you approach learning challenges, translate information into engaging content, and bring creativity and instructional strategy together.

Examples of work we’d love to see include:

• Interactive eLearning modules or course samples.
• Instructional graphics, infographics, or visually engaging job aids.
• Training presentations or other educational materials.
• Multimedia learning experiences, including video or interactive content.
• Before-and-after examples that demonstrate your ability to improve existing learning materials.

We’re interested in both the quality of your deliverables and the thinking behind them. Be prepared to walk us through your creative process, the tools you used, the challenges you encountered, and how you approached solving them.

Work samples may be anonymized or modified to protect confidential or proprietary information.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a predictable role with fully defined requirements and a fixed set of tasks, this may not be the right fit.

But if you’re energized by change, inspired by creative challenges, and excited to help build exceptional learning experiences in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Work Location/Schedule:

• Nashville, TN area (near Centennial Park)
• Onsite: M-F, 8am – 5pm

Travel Required:

• Occasional Travel: The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Visa Sponsorship:

• Not offered, now or in the future

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth that allows you to build the career of a lifetime.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.