Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Rockford, IL $95,000 - $145,000
Listed compensation
$85k-$145k
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Job Description
Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Palliative Care team in Rockford, Illinois.
Opportunity
- Support palliative care patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Perform palliative care consults and follow-up visits.
- Participate in goals of care discussions and assist in connecting patients with needed resources.
- Build your individual schedule & practice as an employed provider with a level of independence and partnership with your collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff.
- Vast multi-specialty referral sources
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited NP program
- Hold an active state APRN license
- CPR certification
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
- Sign-on 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!
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization supporting a mission-driven approach to community healthcare.
- Epic EMR
About the Community
Rockford, the third-largest city in Illinois, has long been an industrial hub with a rich history rooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834, Rockford is known for its role in the furniture-making industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Over time, the city has transformed into a vibrant, modern community with a strong cultural scene, thriving arts, and a variety of outdoor activities.
Rockford is home to beautiful parks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, and the Rock River provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The city also hosts numerous events, including the Rockford IceHogs hockey games and the Illinois Raptor Center.
With its historical significance and diverse amenities, Rockford is a great destination for both history buffs and adventure seekers.
- Cost of living: Rockford has a low cost of living with affordable housing and utility rates.
- Known for: The Rock River, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the city’s rich history in manufacturing
History: Rockford, founded in 1834, has a history rooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the “City of Gardens.”
Learn More
- Anderson Japanese Gardens
- Rockford History Tour
- Rockford: The City of Gardens
- Exploring Rockford's Manufacturing Heritage
- Rock River Adventures
- 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
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will support palliative care patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings by performing consults and follow-up visits. They will also facilitate goals of care discussions and connect patients with necessary community resources.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in palliative care (np) | ranked against 265 Palliative Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$145k | Palliative Care NP median $128k (middle half $120k–$130k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$115k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Palliative Care NP listings in Illinois | 5 active | 275 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment478 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Palliative Care NP hiring demand | #11 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 149 postings, 168 closed |
| New Palliative Care NP listings | 132 in the last 30 days | 118 the 30 days before (+12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Palliative Care NP pay trend | +11.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Rockford, IL $95,000 - $145,000 at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 265 active Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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