Nursing Instructor

Amerita, Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerita, Inc in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Clinical Educator to lead clinical education and training for patient transitions to home and alternate-site infusion care. The role educates patients, caregivers, and staff to ensure safe therapy initiation and patient independence, collaborating with SAEs, CSEs, pharmacy, and operations.

The position emphasizes competency development, clinical consultation, and documentation with in-person and virtual education, CEU programs, and

Qualifications

• RN license active in the state of practice
• BSN preferred; minimum three years clinical experience
• Infusion therapy or specialty pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience in adult education or healthcare education preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required; meet driving standards

Responsibilities

• Educate and train patients, caregivers, and staff on Amerita services and infusion therapies
• Provide in-person and virtual patient education to promote safety and independence
• Assess patients to support appropriate placement in home infusion or alternate-site care
• Deliver initial therapy education and support therapy initiation activities
• Document education and clinical interactions in company systems
• Support development and utilization of patient education materials and tools
• Coordinate patient transitions from hospital to home with facility staff and internal teams
• Collaborate with SAEs and CSEs to support growth initiatives
• Deliver CEU programs and clinical training for internal staff and referral sources
• Assist onboarding and ongoing competency development of field teams

Skills

RN license

Infusion therapy experience

Adult education

Education/training

Driver's license

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Clinical documentation platforms

Job description

The Clinical Educator serves as a clinical education and training expert supporting successful patient transitions to Amerita’s home and alternate-site infusion care delivery models. This role provides education, training, and clinical guidance to patients, caregivers, referral sources, and internal teams to ensure safe therapy initiation, patient independence, and continuity of care.

The Clinical Educator partners closely with Strategic Account Executives (SAEs), Clinical Sales Executives (CSEs), pharmacy, and operations teams to enhance clinical readiness, improve transition efficiency, and support business growth initiatives. Through education, competency development, and clinical consultation, this role helps increase successful patient transitions while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient outcomes. Success is measured through effective education delivery, improved therapy readiness, successful patient transitions, and enhanced clinical and sales team performance.

Schedule: Mon - Fri, PRN

MUST LIVE IN THE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA AREA

Responsibilities

Clinical Education & Patient Training

• Evaluate, educate, and train patients, caregivers, and facility staff on Amerita services, infusion therapies, and care delivery within home or alternate-site settings.
• Provide in-person and virtual patient education to promote therapy understanding, safety, and independence.
• Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to support appropriate placement into home infusion or alternate-site care.
• Deliver initial therapy education and support therapy initiation activities as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient education and clinical interactions using company systems and technology.
• Support development and utilization of patient education materials and communication tools.

Transition Support & Care Coordination

• Coordinate patient transitions from hospital to home or alternate care settings in collaboration with facility staff, providers, and internal teams.
• Partner with Clinical Sales Executives to ensure patients are clinically prepared for discharge and therapy initiation.
• Gather and communicate relevant pre-admission and insurance information to support service initiation.
• Facilitate continuity of care by ensuring therapy education, supplies, and clinical readiness are aligned prior to discharge.
• Serve as a clinical resource supporting transition planning and patient readiness across the care continuum.
• Partner with SAEs and CSEs to provide clinical expertise during customer engagements, educational programs, and growth initiatives.
• Deliver in-services, continuing education (CEU) programs, and clinical training sessions for internal staff and referral sources.
• Support onboarding and ongoing competency development of field sales and clinical team members.
• Identify clinical education opportunities that improve referral confidence and increase transition success rates.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to understand educational needs and develop programs that support growth and patient transition volume.

Internal Collaboration & Clinical Support

• Act as a clinical liaison between pharmacy, sales, nursing, and operations teams to ensure consistent clinical messaging and best practices.
• Provide clinical consultation and subject-matter expertise to internal stakeholders.
• Align educational support geographically to meet regional operational and sales needs.
• Serve as backup clinical support when needed to ensure continuity of patient education and service delivery.
• Facilitate communication of clinical updates, therapy changes, and education initiatives across teams.

Performance, Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information in accordance with HIPAA and company standards.
• Ensure all education and training activities comply with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of education, competency, and transition activities.
• Support data collection and reporting related to patient education and therapy transition outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional collaboration and customer-focused service with patients, referral partners, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in state of practice required.
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience; infusion therapy or specialty pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in adult education, clinical training, or healthcare education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required
• Active RN license in assigned state.
• Must meet company driving standards.

About our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

Additional Job Information

• Strong clinical expertise in infusion therapy and patient education.
• Ability to translate complex clinical concepts into clear, actionable education for patients and non-clinical audiences.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication abilities.
• Organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM or clinical documentation platforms preferred.