Nurse Practitioner – Wound & Primary Care at Home

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Meritus Health is establishing a highly autonomous house-calls program designed for patients requiring wound care and ongoing primary care within their homes and at their Home Health clinic. The organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner who is eager to manage their own patient panel, practice at the highest level of their licensure, and serve as the clinical foundation for this innovative model.

Requirements

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.

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.