The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services across the lifespan, involving patient evaluations, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities also include developing individualized treatment plans, ordering tests, prescribing medications, promoting wellness, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold or be eligible for an Illinois APRN license and DEA license, with NP experience strongly preferred. Essential qualifications include strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care, particularly in a rural setting.
Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Family Medicine team in Mount Carroll, Illinois.
Opportunity
Build your individual schedule & practice as an employed provider with the partnership of your collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff. EPIC EMR Vast multi-specialty referral sources 501c3 non-for-profit
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited NP program Hold an active state APRN license Skilled at providing exceptional care The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team
Compensation and
Benefits:
Highly competitive compensation: $95,000 - $145,000 Retention bonus! CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed Malpractice and tail insurance provided Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, etc. Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program Short- and long-term disability Paid parental and caregiver leave
Strategic partnership with the provider liaisons
About
Mercyhealth: Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 100+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Over 950+ partnered providers and 8,250+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care. With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more! About the Community Mount Carroll, Illinois is a picturesque, arts‑rich small town known for its historic charm, rolling hills, and one of the most beautifully preserved downtown districts in the Midwest. Founded in 1841, the city blends 19th‑century architecture with a vibrant creative community, anchored by the nationally recognized Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois’ oldest professional summer stock theater. Its brick streets, classic homes, boutique shops, charming bed‑and‑breakfasts, scenic countryside and parks create a warm, storybook atmosphere, while its location—just minutes from the Mississippi River and surrounded by natural beauty—offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, festivals, and cultural experiences. Cost of living —Offers an affordable lifestyle with home prices below the national average, making it an appealing option for families, retirees, and workers seeking small‑town comfort. Known for — Its historic downtown, the Timber Lake Playhouse professional theatre, and its reputation as one of Illinois’ most beautiful small towns. History — Established in 1841, Mount Carroll grew as a milling and educational center, once home to the prestigious Shimer College, and still showcases its 19th‑century heritage through preserved architecture and brick‑paved streets.
Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
On-Demand Pay
Employee Discounts
Retirement
Well-being Programs
Paid Parental And Caregiver Leave
Financial Education
FSA/HSA Options
Tuition And Certification Reimbursement
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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.
