Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL

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 Clinic in Freeport, IL
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• 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

• 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

• Master's Degree or Doctorate (DNP) in Nursing from an accredited institution
• 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)

• 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