Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Freeport, Illinois
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.
Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Family Medicine team in Stockton, Illinois.
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!
Stockton is a vibrant small town that offers the perfect balance of rural charm, community pride, and modern convenience. Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong local values, Stockton provides residents with a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by rolling countryside while still offering excellent schools, local businesses, parks, and family-friendly events. The town’s active community spirit, safe neighborhoods, and slower pace of life make it an appealing destination for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a more connected and affordable way of living. With its welcoming downtown, outdoor recreation opportunities, and deep-rooted Midwestern character, Stockton is a place where people can truly feel at home.
Cost of Living: Stockton offers affordable housing, low everyday living expenses, and excellent value compared to larger areas, making homeownership and comfortable living more attainable.
Known For: Strong community involvement, annual events like its 4th of July Celebration, agricultural heritage, and scenic countryside.
History: Founded in 1890 as an agricultural and railroad community, it grew as a regional hub for farming and commerce and continues to preserve its historic small-town identity and community traditions today.
Learn More:
Village of Stockton [https://www.villageofstockton.com/]
Apple River Canyon State Park [https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.applerivercanyon.html]
$85,280.00 - $144,976.00
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. 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.
Click here [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] 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.
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.
Market context
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.
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