Learning and Development Specialist

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health’s Vanderboom Simulation Center is seeking a Learning and Development professional with an RN/clinical background to deliver comprehensive learning solutions across the site. You will assess, plan, design, deliver and evaluate programs in support of the site and system initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, education or related field and 2–5 years of L&D experience in health care. Day shift, 1.0 FTE, located in Minneapolis, with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, education or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of learning and development experience.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in designing the action plan for site initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.
• Designs site learning solutions including assessment, planning, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Facilitates delivery of assigned learning solutions using adult learning principles.
• Provides consultation to site leaders and content experts on learning solutions.

Skills

RN/clinical background

Adult learning principles

Learning & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, education or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Location Address

2800 10th AveReceiving DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted

October 16, 2026

Department

16008780 Learning and Development

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends
• This role will work as part of the simulation team; an RN/clinical background is highly preferred
• This position is located at the Vanderboom Simulation Center

Job Description

Delivers the full range of learning and development activities within a primary focus of site support that includes assessment, planning, design, delivery and evaluation services. Responsible for system wide support as assigned.

Principle Responsibilities

• Participates in designing the action plan for specific site initiatives that support the strategic plan with the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Participates in the continuous assessment, prioritization and revision of the plan.
  • Supports the implementation and communication of standard site and system learning solutions at the site.
• Design of site learning solutions for assigned initiatives that includes assessment, planning, design, implementation and evaluation utilizing professional standards.
  • Gathers and analyzes data to use as evidence for program planning, design, implementation and evaluation.
  • Recommends appropriate methodologies for delivery and applies adults learning principles.
  • Supports the implementation process for learning and solutions at the site.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of the solution and address those findings within the given initiative.
  • Makes recommendations to the site manager around prioritization or change in tactical plans.
  • Provides consultation to site leaders, content experts and processional staff.
• Facilitates the delivery of assigned learning solutions.
  • Applies adult learning principles.
  • Evaluates immediate learner response and acts to mitigates issues and reports follow up needs to leader.
• Provides a broad range of consultation around the design of learning solutions to leaders, staff and content experts within the site.
  • Integrates knowledge and expertise inclusive to professional learning and development standards as well as regulatory and compliance requirements when consulting or designing learning solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, education or related field
• 2 to 5 years of learning and development experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a health care setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.