Role SummaryIn this role, you will provide in-home visits for wound care and primary care, with the potential for some clinic-based sessions at our Home Health department location. You will manage a defined panel of patients, coordinate with Home Health nurses and physicians, and have significant day-to-day independence in how you structure your schedule and care plans.
Key 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.
What We're Looking For- 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.
How This Role Is Structured- You will own a panel of patients attributed to you, with defined visit frequency based on clinical need and program protocols.
- Mix of home visits and clinic time; precise ratio can be tailored based on patient demand and your strengths.
- Embedded support from Home Health nurses, scheduling staff, and collaborating physicians within Meritus Medical Group.
Caring for Our TeamWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to HelpAt Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
