Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health

Meritus Health External•Hagerstown, MD

14h

About The Position

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, evidence-based outpatient care to women across the lifespan. The practitioner assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic gynecologic conditions; provides preventive and reproductive healthcare services; performs routine examinations and procedures; and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes. The role follows Maryland state laws, organizational policies, and national standards of practice.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited nursing program.
Graduate of an accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program or Nurse Practitioner program with applicable women’s health training.
Current, unrestricted Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner certification and recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in accordance with Maryland regulations.
National certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) through the National Certification Corporation (NCC), or other applicable national certification.
Current DEA registration and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration, if prescribing controlled substances.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical, surgical, reproductive, and psychosocial histories.
Perform routine and problem-focused gynecologic examinations.
Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic women’s health conditions.
Provide preventive health services, including annual wellness exams, cancer screenings, and health promotion counseling.
Prescribe medications, treatments, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic interventions consistent with Maryland law and organizational policies.
Manage contraception counseling and family planning services.
Evaluate and treat sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health concerns.
Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
Educate patients regarding disease prevention, treatment plans, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record.
Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance activities.