Overview
Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting. The Nursing Operational Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining comprehensive training programs for Amerita nursing staff across all pharmacy sites. This role provides hands-on clinical and operational education to ensure nurses are fully trained on infusion therapy standards, patient care protocols, regulatory compliance, and Amerita's policies and procedures. The Nursing Operational Trainer plays a critical role in driving consistency, maintaining clinical excellence, and supporting patient safety across the organization.
This is a remote position with up to 80% travel.
Medications infused:
- Immunoglobulin Therapy
- IV Antibiotics
- Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Anti-inflammatory Biologics
- Inotropes
- Clotting Factor and other specialty medications
Responsibilities
- Delivers structured onboarding programs for newly hired nurses, including clinical competencies, infusion protocols, documentation standards, and Amerita-specific workflows
- Provides hands-on training at pharmacy sites and Ambulatory Infusion Suites (AISs), including demonstrations, and skills validation
- Develops training materials, competency checklists, and job aids to support consistent nursing education across sites
- Conducts refresher and re-education sessions on clinical procedures, patient teaching, and operational workflow updates
- Ensures all nursing training programs align with state Nurse Practice Acts, Amerita policies, HIPAA, and URAC/ACHC accreditation standards
- Validates nurse competencies through direct observation, skills assessments, and performance evaluations
- Partners with Nursing Leadership and Quality/Compliance teams to address clinical gaps and implement corrective training
- Maintains thorough documentation of training sessions, attendance, and competency validation results
- Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on infusion therapy, nursing workflows, and patient teaching practices
- Provides training on safe handling of specialty medications, infusion devices, line management, and emergency procedures
- Supports pharmacy sites and AISs in achieving patient care quality, timeliness, and satisfaction metrics
- Assists site nursing leaders in identifying and addressing staff development needs
- Continuously enhances and updates nursing education programs to reflect new therapies, technologies, and best practices
- Incorporates adult learning principles and simulation-based training to maximize nurse engagement and skill retention
- Tracks and reports training outcomes, including competency pass rates and clinical performance improvements
- Develops strategies to improve knowledge retention, safety practices, and standardization across sites
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) with an active, unrestricted license required; BSN preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in infusion therapy, home infusion, or specialty pharmacy clinical operations required.
- Prior experience in clinical education, training, or precepting strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of infusion therapy protocols, venous access device management, patient assessment, and documentation standards.
- Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements (URAC, ACHC).
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR) systems; experience with LMS platforms preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 60-70% to pharmacy sites and AIS nationwide.
- Clinical Expertise in Infusion Nursing
- Training & Facilitation Skills
- Compliance & Patient Safety Mindset
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Adaptability in Diverse Clinical Settings
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
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.
Salary Range
USD $95,800.00 - $130,000.00 / Year