In-Home Nurse Practitioner: Wound & Primary Care Lead

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health is building a high-autonomy house-calls program for patients needing wound care and longitudinal primary care in homes and at our Home Health clinic. You will own your patient panel, practice at the top of license, and serve as the clinical backbone of the model.

You will provide in-home visits for wound care and primary care, with potential clinic sessions at the Home Health department. Manage a defined patient panel, coordinate with Home Health nurses and physicians, and enjoy

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland NP license with prescriptive authority.
• 2–3 years in primary care/home-based/wound care or similar high-acuity outpatient setting.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for house calls within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home comprehensive primary care: history, physical exam, diagnosis, and ongoing management of chronic and acute conditions.
• Deliver wound care in home and clinic, including assessment, debridement (within scope), dressing selection, and advanced therapies.
• Develop and own individualized care plans for your patient panel, aiming to prevent 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 with Home Health nurses, PT/OT, and referring physicians for seamless transitions and aligned treatment plans.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; 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 in the EMR with clear care plans and team communication.
• Participate in case reviews/huddles with Home Health and medical teams to refine protocols.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Prescriptive Authority

Home Health Experience

Independent Field Work

Driving/Vehicle Required

Education

Maryland NP License

Family or Adult-Gerontology NP

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Meritus Health is building a high-autonomy house-calls program for patients needing wound care and longitudinal primary care in homes and at our Home Health clinic. You will own your patient panel, practice at the top of license, and serve as the clinical backbone of the model.

You will provide in-home visits for wound care and primary care, with potential clinic sessions at the Home Health department. Manage a defined patient panel, coordinate with Home Health nurses and physicians, and enjoy