NP WOUND CARE

NP Wound Care

Meritus Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Wound Care Center. Located in Hagerstown, MD, Meritus Health offers competitive compensation and top-of-market benefits, and is a top employer in Washington County, MD.

Job Description

• Work independently and in collaboration with Physicians to deliver care and integrate patient services to patients with the goal of achieving specific clinical, financial, and satisfaction outcomes for specific patient populations and disease processes.
• Coordinate with the patient's healthcare team and adhere to ethical principles of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA code of ethics for nurses.
• Deliver healthcare in a therapeutic and professional manner demonstrating sensitivity towards unique patient/significant other needs.
• Preserve and protect the patient's autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
• Advocate for the patients.
• Treat all types of wounds including but not limited to:
  • Acute traumatic wounds
  • Chronic and complex wounds
  • Care of pressure ulcers
  • Care of venous ulcers associated with edema utilizing compression wraps
  • Care of diabetic foot ulcers
  • Post-operative wound dehiscence
  • Advanced treatment modalities: TCC (total contact casting), wound vac, PICO vacs, and cellular-based tissue products, ostomy care.

Requirements

• Education: Masters in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing preferred. Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience: Five years experience as a Registered Nurse. One-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: License to practice as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland required. Current DEA Registration and CDS permit required. Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. ACLS and PALS (if applicable) in compliance with policy required. For Wound Center only, ACLS in compliance with policy required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates critical thinking, extensive clinical competence and expertise. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Fluency in coding, ICD-10 and CPT, or commitment to acquire. Will have EHR computer access. Knowledge of case management, outcomes management, and managed care. Proficiency in EPIC preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Comprehensive, affordable, and team member-focused benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability offered at no cost to eligible team members.
• Robust Paid Time Off with eligible team members beginning to accrue from day 1 of employment.
• 401k retirement plan with meaningful employer match and access to free financial planning sessions.
• Education assistance program to support education goals.
• Employee Assistance Program to help manage stress, mental health, elder-care issues, and work-life balance challenges.
• Evening, night, and weekend shifts may be eligible for shift differential.

Community Overview

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.