Family Nurse Practitioner - Mount Carroll, IL - $95,000 - $145,000

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

24d•$85,280 - $144,976•Onsite

About The Position

Mercyhealth, a community-based healthcare network serving southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Mercyhealth Clinic in Mount Carroll, IL. Mercyhealth’s Mission – “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism. Opportunity: 1.0 FTE (5-day work week) with flexible day-off scheduling to support work-life balance Rural outpatient-only practice with a loyal, established patient panel Minimal on-call responsibilities Patient-centered scheduling averaging at least two patients per clinical hour, allowing time for relationship-based care Supportive, mission-driven culture where clinicians have a strong voice Access to system-wide resources with the flexibility of a community-based practice Long-term stability and the opportunity to care for generations of families Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to patients across the lifespan Conduct patient evaluations including detailed health histories and physical examinations Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and lab results Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and best practices Promote preventive care and wellness, including screenings and immunizations Educate patients and families on disease management and healthy lifestyle choices Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR Collaborate with care teams and refer patients to specialists as needed Qualifications: Strong clinical skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care Interest in practicing in a rural healthcare setting Licensure/Certifications: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Current Illinois APRN license (or eligibility) DEA license (or ability to obtain) NP experience strongly preferred Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available CME allowance with dedicated CME days Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, and disability insurance Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, and 80 ambulatory locations, along with pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. Mercyhealth combines the best of small-town medicine with access to advanced resources, creating a supportive and stable environment for providers. Community – Northwest Illinois (Freeport Area) Northwest Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. Freeport, a welcoming and family-friendly community, provides an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, local parks, and a safe environment ideal for families. The area is rich in history, known for its role in national events and preserved through local museums and historical sites. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby state parks offering hiking, camping, fishing, and boating. Conveniently located, the region provides easy access to larger metropolitan areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Rockford, allowing residents to enjoy both small-town living and big-city amenities.

Requirements

Strong clinical skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care
Interest in practicing in a rural healthcare setting
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current Illinois APRN license (or eligibility)
DEA license (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

NP experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to patients across the lifespan
Conduct patient evaluations including detailed health histories and physical examinations
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and lab results
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and best practices
Promote preventive care and wellness, including screenings and immunizations
Educate patients and families on disease management and healthy lifestyle choices
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Collaborate with care teams and refer patients to specialists as needed

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
CME allowance with dedicated CME days
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, and disability insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities