Learning and Development Specialist

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Benefits to navigate the Federal PSLF

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Learning and Development professional to support the Vanderboom Simulation Center in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on designing, delivering, and evaluating site learning solutions with an emphasis on adult learning principles.

You will join a simulation team as a 1.0 FTE with an 8-hour day shift and no weekend responsibilities. A clinical background and experience in healthcare education are preferred to drive continuous improvement across our system.

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 specific site initiatives that support the strategic plan with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Gathers and analyzes data to use as evidence for program planning, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Design of site learning solutions for assigned initiatives that includes assessment, planning, design, implementation and evaluation utilizing professional standards.
• Supports the implementation process for learning and solutions at the site.

Skills

RN/clinical background preferred

Learning and development experience

Healthcare setting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, education or related field

Job description

Location

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, 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.

Principal 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 hour. The 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. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees - your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)