Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care (PRN)

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Exciting Opportunity! Meritus Health is actively seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Urgent Care team. This is a fast-paced, patient-centered role where you will provide high-quality care for acute walk-in conditions while performing minor procedures such as suturing, fracture care/splinting, and incision & drainage (I&D).

If you are a confident, skilled clinician who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about compassionate, evidence-based care, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a wide variety of acute urgent care cases
• Perform minor office procedures including suturing, splinting, and I&D
• Deliver empathetic, respectful, and responsive patient care
• Utilize evidence-based practices and advanced technology
• Collaborate with patients and the care team to support informed decision-making
• Maintain accurate documentation and proficiency in EHR (EPIC preferred)

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing required; Doctorate in Nursing preferred. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience: Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse; One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license; Current DEA registration and CDS permit; Current BLS (AHA) required; ACLS required (PALS if applicable).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong critical thinking and clinical competence; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively across all disciplines; Strong organizational skills; Proficiency in coding (ICD-10 & CPT) or commitment to learn; Knowledge of case management and managed care.

Growth & Community Meritus Health is proud to be launching the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in fall 2025, with new residency programs coming soon creating exciting teaching and professional development opportunities.

Located in one of Maryland's fastest-growing counties, Hagerstown offers rich history, outdoor recreation (Appalachian Trail and state parks), cultural attractions, and easy access to Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Our Culture At Meritus, we foster a collaborative and caring environment where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. From warm welcomes to hospitality-driven closures, we live by our motto: Happy to Help.

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