Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Freeport, Illinois
The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services across the lifespan, involving patient evaluations, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities also include developing individualized treatment plans, ordering tests, prescribing medications, promoting wellness, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Family Medicine team in Mount Carroll, 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!
About the Community
Mount Carroll, Illinois is a picturesque, arts‑rich small town known for its historic charm, rolling hills, and one of the most beautifully preserved downtown districts in the Midwest. Founded in 1841, the city blends 19th‑century architecture with a vibrant creative community, anchored by the nationally recognized Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois’ oldest professional summer stock theater. Its brick streets, classic homes, boutique shops, charming bed‑and‑breakfasts, scenic countryside and parks create a warm, storybook atmosphere, while its location—just minutes from the Mississippi River and surrounded by natural beauty—offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, festivals, and cultural experiences.
Cost of living —Offers an affordable lifestyle with home prices below the national average, making it an appealing option for families, retirees, and workers seeking small‑town comfort.
Known for — Its historic downtown, the Timber Lake Playhouse professional theatre, and its reputation as one of Illinois’ most beautiful small towns.
History — Established in 1841, Mount Carroll grew as a milling and educational center, once home to the prestigious Shimer College, and still showcases its 19th‑century heritage through preserved architecture and brick‑paved streets.
Learn More:
Welcome to Mount Carroll [https://www.mtcarrollil.org/]
Timber Lake Playhouse Professional Theatre [https://www.timberlakeplayhouse.org/]
Point Rock Park [https://www.mtcarrollil.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/point_rock_park.php]
$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 hold or be eligible for an Illinois APRN license and DEA license, with NP experience strongly preferred. Essential qualifications include strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care, particularly in a rural setting.
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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