Rheumatology - Nurse Practitioner

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL
, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Rheumatology team! This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, autonomous role where your clinical expertise will directly improve patient outcomes in a collaborative, physician-supported environment.

• Will be employed by Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group
• Full-time | Mon-Fri, 8 am-5pm
• SMNHoffers a welcoming environment with modern facilities, convenient access to major highways, and a diverse patient population.
• Conduct comprehensive new patient evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Procedures:
  
  Perform joint aspirations/injections, interpret imaging, and order appropriate lab monitoring.
• Initiate and titrate DMARDs, biologics, and small-molecule therapies
• Collaborate with referring PCPs, orthopedists, and pain management specialists.
• Educate patients on disease management, lifestyle modifications, and infusion protocols.

• Current and valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of NP experience, preferably in a Rheumatology or internal medicine setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

• Competitive base salary+productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000-$130,000 on an annualized basis.
  
  The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare is one of the largest physician-led health systems in the U.S., with 51 hospitals and over 360 outpatient locations in 14 states. Eighteen hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces 2024 and recipient of the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award, Prime Healthcare continues to transform hospitals while improving access to care.