Maryland Nurse Practitioner certification and recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
National certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) or equivalent.
Current DEA registration and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration for prescribing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical 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 wellness exams and cancer screenings.
Prescribe medications and treatments in line with Maryland law.
Manage contraception counseling and family planning services.
Educate patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Benefits
Access to a supportive interdisciplinary team.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Participation in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Engagement with a vibrant community in Hagerstown, MD.
Access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.
Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health
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.
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.
