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Family Nurse Practitioner - Stockton, IL
Job in
Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, 61032, USA
Listed on 2026-05-20
Listing for:
Mercy Health Corporation
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-05-20
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 Stockton, IL
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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
- 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
- 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)
- NP experience strongly preferred
- 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
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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