Family Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL $95,0000 - $145,000
Listed compensation
$85K–$145K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Family Medicine team at our Highland View Drive Clinic in Freeport, 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
Freeport, Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. It is a welcoming and family-friendly community, providing an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, parks, and a safe environment ideal for families.
The area is rich in history, known for its role in national events and preserved through local museums and historical sites. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby state parks offering hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping.
Conveniently located, the region provides easy access to larger metropolitan areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Rockford, allowing residents to enjoy both small-town living and big-city amenities. Cost of Living: Lower than the national average.
Housing is notably affordable, making the community attractive for both homeowners and renters. Known For: Nicknamed “Pretzel City, USA” for its German roots and pretzel-making tradition. History: Site of the Lincoln–Douglas debates, a defining moment in American political history.
Founded on the idea of offering “free port” services to travelers Learn More: Greater Freeport Partnership Freeport Park District Krape Park Stephenson County Fair 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 patient schedule and practice 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 healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois ranks #17 of 19 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL $95,0000 - $145,000 at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,593 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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