Nurse Practitioner – Wound & Primary Care

Meritus Health is building a high-autonomy house-calls program for patients who need wound care and longitudinal primary care in their homes and in our Home Health clinic. We’re looking for a Nurse Practitioner who wants to own their panel, practice at the top of license, and be the clinical backbone of this model.

In 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

We 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.

At 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.