Family Nurse Practitioner - Lanark, IL $95,000 - $145,000

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$95K - $145K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Family Medicine team in Lanark, 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 Lanark, Illinois is a charming rural community in Northwest Illinois that blends small‑town warmth with scenic beauty, historic character, and a strong sense of pride.

The city sits just minutes from Lake Carroll, 20 minutes from the Mississippi River, and within an easy one‑hour drive of Rockford—offering peaceful living with convenient access to major destinations.

Lanark’s tree‑lined streets, preserved historic downtown, and mix of classic and modern homes give the community its inviting character. The outstanding Eastland School District adds to its appeal with a long list of academic and athletic achievements with strong school spirit.

Surrounded by nature and rich in Midwestern values, Lanark offers abundant recreation— theater, farmers markets, and outdoor adventure—making it a welcoming place for visitors, new residents, and lifelong locals alike. **Lake Carroll is the state's largest private lake (640 acres) with 22 miles of shoreline.

Amenities include an 18-hole golf course, indoor/outdoor pools, campground, equestrian center, ski hill, and trails, offering year-round outdoor activities Cost of living — Lanark offers an affordable lifestyle, well below the national average, making it an affordable option for families and retirees.

Known for — The city is known for its historic downtown, proximity to Lake Carroll, and abundant outdoor recreation including fishing, camping, and golf.

History — Founded in 1861 as a railroad community, Lanark grew into a regional agricultural and milling hub, with much of its original 19th‑century charm still visible today.

Learn More Lake Carroll & its amenities Village of Lanark Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS® Provider Recruiter Mercyhealth 815-971-2920 molsen@mhemail.org 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.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage an individual practice schedule as an employed provider within a Family Medicine team. Provide exceptional primary care in partnership with collaborating physicians and support staff.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold an active state APRN license. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareTeam CollaborationClinical Communication

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Freeport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$170k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$960/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retention bonus
CME reimbursement
Licensure and membership dues reimbursed
Malpractice and tail insurance
Health, dental, vision insurance
403(b) matching retirement
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental and caregiver leave