Internal Medicine - Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL - $95,280-$144,976

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

8d•$85,280 - $144,976

About The Position

Mercyhealth, a community-based healthcare network serving southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Mercyhealth Burchard Hills Family Healthcare Center in Freeport, 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: • Join a highly respected Internal Medicine team within a multi-specialty practice focused on adult and geriatric care • Full-time position with a strong emphasis on work-life balance • Compensation range: $95,280-$144,976 • Practice with clinical autonomy while supported by robust administrative and operational resources • Focus on adult and geriatric populations, managing chronic conditions and preventive health • Light 1:16 call schedule (telephone only) • Collaborative team environment with experienced Internists and Nurse Practitioners • Supportive, mission-driven culture with long-tenured providers and strong community ties Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting • Conduct detailed health histories, physical examinations, and risk assessments • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions • Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans • Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and lab results • Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations • Coordinate care with specialists and other members of the healthcare team • Promote preventive care, wellness, and chronic disease management • Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatment plans • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR Qualifications: • Master’s Degree or Doctorate (DNP) in Nursing from an accredited institution • Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or AGNP) • Strong clinical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care • Interest in practicing in a community-based or rural healthcare setting Licensure/Certifications: • Current Illinois APRN license (or eligibility) • DEA license (or ability to obtain) 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, disability, and life 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, 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. PAY RANGE: $85,280.00 - $144,976.00 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: 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 Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or Doctorate (DNP) in Nursing from an accredited institution
Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or AGNP)
Strong clinical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care
Interest in practicing in a community-based or rural healthcare setting
Current Illinois APRN license (or eligibility)
DEA license (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting
Conduct detailed health histories, physical examinations, and risk assessments
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and lab results
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations
Coordinate care with specialists and other members of the healthcare team
Promote preventive care, wellness, and chronic disease management
Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatment plans
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

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, disability, and life 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