Nurse Practitioner - Xpress Lane
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Nurse, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Nursing
- Pay or shift range: $124,000 USD to $145,000 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.
Meritus Xpress Lane Clinic | Hagerstown, MD
Full-Time | Evening & Weekend Schedule
Meritus Health is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Urgent Care team at the Meritus Xpress Lane Clinic in Hagerstown, Maryland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner who enjoys a fast-paced, patient-centered environment and providing high-quality care when patients need it most.
The Meritus Xpress Lane Clinic provides convenient after-hours care for patients with urgent illnesses and injuries. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM–1:00 AM and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
, providing an important alternative to the emergency department for non-life-threatening conditions.
Evening-focused Urgent Care practice
Weekday hours: 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
Walk-in patient population with a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan
Perform common Urgent Care procedures, including:
Suturing and laceration repair
Fracture evaluation and splinting
Incision and drainage (I&D)
Treatment of sprains, strains, and other minor injuries
Work collaboratively with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and clinical support staff
Opportunity to provide meaningful care to patients during evening and weekend hours
Clinical PracticeAs a Nurse Practitioner in Urgent Care, you will evaluate and manage patients presenting with a variety of acute medical conditions and minor injuries.
Common conditions may include:
Sinus pressure and infections
Sore throats
Ear infections
Fever
Allergic reactions
Rashes
Insect bites and stings
Minor aches, sprains, and strains
Lacerations and other minor injuries
Mild-to-moderate asthma
Minor fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries
The Xpress Lane Clinic provides convenient walk-in care for patients who need medical attention outside traditional primary care hours.
What You'll DoPerform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for acute illnesses and injuries
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
Prescribe medications and provide patient education
Perform minor office-based procedures
Provide fracture care and splinting
Perform laceration repair and incision and drainage procedures
Recognize conditions requiring a higher level of care and appropriately refer or transfer patients
Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record
Communicate effectively with patients and their families
Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
Provide compassionate, evidence-based care while maintaining a positive patient experience
Minimum Qualifications EducationMaster's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
Doctorate in Nursing preferred.
ExperienceOne year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or other acute-care experience preferred.
Licensure & CertificationCurrent Nurse Practitioner license/authorization to practice in the State of Maryland required.
Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an appropriate recognized certifying body required.
Current DEA Registration required.
Current BLS/CPR certification in compliance with Meritus Health policy required.
ACLS certification in compliance with Meritus Health policy required.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrates clinical competence and the ability to independently evaluate and manage patients.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Knowledge of case management, outcomes management, and managed care.
Proficiency with ICD-10 and CPT coding, or willingness to acquire proficiency.
Proficiency with EPIC preferred.
Comfortable using electronic health records and other clinical…
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