Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Mobile Health (Part-Time)

Mobile Health Clinic-Nurse Practitioner

Moreover, the role involves visiting homebound patients, primary care, street outreach and those readmitted to Meritus Medical Center, ensuring comprehensive support and guidance to mobile teams, and fostering strong relationships with community organizations to advance mobile health advocacy. The NP is committed to providing healthcare with empathy and professionalism, respecting the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of each patient and their families. Advocacy for patients and their significant others remains a core component of the role, ensuring their needs are addressed effectively and sensitively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides quality primary healthcare and wellness mobile health services to targeted populations.
• Collaborates with primary care providers, specialty providers, and other agencies to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops plans to address patient problems, collaborating with treatment team members on the patient's care plan. Plans are individualized in partnership with the patient, family, and others, respecting their values, beliefs, and preferences. Consults with physician specialists or designees as necessary and coordinates care and services with the primary care provider.
• Provides anticipatory guidance to individuals, families, groups, and communities aimed at promoting health and preventing or reducing the risk of health problems. Coordinates and facilitates community education and screening initiatives to enhance health outcomes.
• Identifies patient teaching needs and either directs to appropriate programs or relates information to the patient one-on-one. Provide patient education of disease process & management.
• Continually develops professional skills as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by attending education programs or CME conferences. Actively participates in professional organizations. Support and educate treatment team members. Contributes to nursing knowledge by conducting or synthesizing research and other evidence that discovers, examines, and evaluates current practice, knowledge, or theories to improve healthcare outcomes. Participates in and supports the precepting and mentoring processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education - Completion of certified APP program as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Masters in related field required.
• Experience - Minimum of one-year clinical experience required.
• Licensure/Certification - Current Maryland license as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. Certification in BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. Current and valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Leadership, clinical management, program development, infection control and quality improvement.

Why Hagerstown:

• Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

About Us:

• Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care in our community.
• The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine launched in July 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization.
• Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
• Caring for Our Team: Meritus offers a comprehensive, affordable and team member focused benefits package. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet your needs.
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability is offered at no cost to eligible team members.
• Meritus offers a robust Paid Time Off and eligible team members begin accruing day 1 of employment.
• Our 401k retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and provides a meaningful employer match. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• Going back to school? We have a tremendous education assistance program to support your education goals and a no-cost Employee Assistance Program to help you manage stress, mental health, elder-care issues and the challenges of work-life balance.
• Evening, night and weekend shifts may be eligible for shift differential

Strength Through Diversity:

• Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
• Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential

Happy to Help:

• 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.

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