Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient gynecologic care across the lifespan. You will diagnose, treat, and manage conditions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support preventive care and family planning services.

The role requires an MSN or DNP, WHNP-BC or equivalent certification, MD RN license, and active NP credentials in Maryland. Competitive salary and full benefits provided.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program.
• WhNP program or NP with women's health training.
• Maryland RN licensure in good standing.
• Maryland NP certification (APRN) per state rules.
• WHNP-BC or equivalent certification.
• DEA and CDS registrations if prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical, surgical, reproductive and psychosocial histories.
• Perform routine gynecologic exams and assessments.
• Diagnose and manage common women's health conditions.
• Provide preventive care and cancer screenings.
• Prescribe medications and order tests per regulations.
• Coordinate contraception counseling and family planning services.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records in the EHR.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to optimize outcomes.
• Engage in quality improvement and regulatory activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Gynecologic exams

Contraception counseling

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

MSN or DNP

WHNP program or NP with women's health training

Maryland RN license

Maryland NP APRN certification

WHNP-BC certification

DEA and CDS registration (if prescribing)

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

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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