Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health

Medical Practices of Antietam LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to provide outpatient care across the lifespan, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing gynecologic conditions. The WHNP delivers preventive and reproductive healthcare services, performs routine exams, and collaborates with physicians and the care team.

The role involves prescribing medications, contraception counseling, lab testing, and maintaining EHR documentation in line with Maryland law and

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program or Nurse Practitioner program with applicable women’s health training.
• Current, unrestricted Maryland RN license.
• Current Maryland NP certification and APRN recognition per Maryland regulations.
• National WHNP-BC or other applicable national certification.
• Current DEA registration and Maryland CDS registration if prescribing controlled substances.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments including medical, surgical, reproductive, and psychosocial histories.
• Perform routine and gynecologic examinations.
• Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic women’s health conditions.
• Provide preventive health services including annual wellness exams and cancer screenings.
• Prescribe medications and tests per Maryland law and policies.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyles.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in the EHR.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Education

MSN or DNP from an accredited nursing program

WHNP program or NP program with women's health training

Job description

Womens Health 107
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $125,000 USD to $140,000 USD. The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.
• Full-Time
• Requisition # NURSE015823

Description

Meritus Health | Full-Time | Hagerstown, MD | Robinwood Suite 105

The Opportunity:

The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) provides comprehensive, evidence-based outpatient care to women across the lifespan. The WHNP 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 practitioner functions in accordance with Maryland state laws, organizational policies, and national standards of practice.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Compensation:

• $125,000 - $140,000 per year

About Meritus Health

• Meritus Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western Maryland, headquartered in Hagerstown, MD.
• Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) started in 2025
• Residency Programs
  • Family Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • General Surgery
  • Internal Medicine ‘27
  • Emergency Medicine (Pending approval) ‘27

Why Hagerstown, Maryland?

Area highlights include:

• Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks.
• Historical attractions and cultural destinations throughout the region.
• A vibrant arts community, including the Maryland Theatre and Maryland Symphony Orchestra.
• Access to shopping, dining, parks, and recreational activities.
• Welcoming residential communities and opportunities for a balanced lifestyle.

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