Family Medicine - Nurse Practitioner - Stockton, IL - $95,280-$144,976
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Salary range: $122K–$161K
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Job Description
Mercyhealth, a community-based healthcare network serving southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Mercyhealth Jo Daviess Family Healthcare Center – Stockton in Stockton, IL. 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:
- Join an outpatient-only rural practice alongside a highly experienced, board-certified Family Medicine physician with deep roots in the community
- Full-time position 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 Responsibilities
- 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 Qualifications:
- 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 Licensure/Certifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Illinois APRN license (or eligibility)
- DEA license (or ability to obtain)
NP Experience Strongly Preferred Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Salary range: $121,529 – $160,593
- 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 Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, and 80 ambulatory locations, along with pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. Mercyhealth combines the best of small-town medicine with access to advanced resources, creating a supportive and stable environment for providers. Community – Northwest Illinois (Freeport Area) Northwest Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. Freeport, a welcoming and family-friendly community, provides an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, local 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, camping, fishing, and boating. 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. 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
The role involves providing comprehensive outpatient primary care services across the lifespan, including conducting patient evaluations, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and developing individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities also include promoting preventive care, educating patients, maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR, and collaborating with care teams.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and possess a current Illinois APRN license or eligibility, along with a DEA license or ability to obtain one. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care, and an interest in rural practice are required, with NP experience being strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k 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 #19 of 21 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine - Nurse Practitioner - Stockton, IL - $95,280-$144,976 at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,593 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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