Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care (PRN)
Position Summary
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).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a wide variety of acute urgent care cases
- Perform minor office procedures including suturing, splinting, and I&DS
- 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.
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.