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Nurse Practitioner – Wound & Primary Care at Home

Meritus Health·Hagerstown, Maryland

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive in-home primary and wound care for a defined panel of patients to prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and perform periodic clinic-based sessions for follow-ups and procedures.

Overview

Meritus Health is building a high-autonomy house-calls program for patients who need wound care and longitudinal primary care in their homes and in our Home Health clinic. We’re looking for a Nurse Practitioner who wants to own their panel, practice at the top of license, and be the clinical backbone of this model.

Role Summary

In this role, you will provide in-home visits for wound care and primary care, with the potential for some clinic-based sessions at our Home Health department location. You will manage a defined panel of patients, coordinate with Home Health nurses and physicians, and have significant day-to-day independence in how you structure your schedule and care plans.

Key Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive in-home primary care

  • history, physical exam, diagnosis, and ongoing management of chronic and acute conditions.
  • Deliver wound care in the home and clinic, including assessment, debridement (within scope), dressing selection, and application of advanced therapies.
  • Develop and own individualized care plans for your patient panel, with an emphasis on preventing avoidable ED visits and hospitalizations.
  • Perform periodic clinic sessions at the Home Health location for follow-up, new consults, and procedures best done in a clinic setting.
  • Coordinate closely with Home Health nurses, PT/OT, and referring physicians to ensure seamless transitions and aligned treatment plans.
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics; adjust treatment based on results and patient goals.
  • Prescribe medications, wound therapies, and durable medical equipment within scope and state regulations.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on wound care, chronic disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health.
  • Document promptly and accurately in the EMR, including clear care plans and communication with the broader care team.
  • Participate in case reviews/huddles with the Home Health and medical teams to review panel outcomes and refine protocols.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult-Gerontology) in Maryland, with prescriptive authority (or eligibility).
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in primary care, home-based care, wound care, or similar high-acuity outpatient setting.
  • Comfort working independently in the field while collaborating tightly with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for house calls within our service area.
  • How This Role Is Structured
  • You will own a panel of patients attributed to you, with defined visit frequency based on clinical need and program protocols.
  • Mix of home visits and clinic time; precise ratio can be tailored based on patient demand and your strengths.
  • Embedded support from Home Health nurses, scheduling staff, and collaborating physicians within Meritus Medical Group.

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Requirements

Requires a licensed Nurse Practitioner in Maryland with prescriptive authority and 2-3 years of experience in primary, home-based, or wound care. Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for house calls.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Care Planning
  • EMR Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Wound Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Primary Care
  • Physical Examination
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Prescriptive Authority
  • Patient Panel Management
  • Debridement

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k Plan
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Shift Differential

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Meritus Health

Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The mission of Meritus Health is to improve the health of the region by providing the best...

Salary listed on 94 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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