Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Family Medicine team in Lena, 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
- Experience preferred
- 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!
About the Community
Lena is a charming northwest Illinois community known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong and accomplished schools, and exceptional quality of life. Surrounded by beautiful farmland and rolling countryside, Lena offers residents the comfort of small-town living with the convenience of nearby shopping, recreation, and regional access. The town is especially attractive to families and retirees who value safety, affordability, and a close-knit community where local events, youth programs, and hometown pride bring people together year-round. With its historic downtown, friendly neighborhoods, and peaceful setting, Lena provides an ideal place to build a life, raise a family, or enjoy a quieter pace without sacrificing modern amenities.
Cost of Living: Lena offers affordable housing, reasonable property costs, and lower overall living expenses, making it an attractive and budget-friendly place to live.
Known For: Annual Fall Festival and Lighted Christmas parade, Splash Land pool, state park with hiking trails and golf course
History: Founded in 1853 as a railroad and agricultural community, Lena developed into a thriving small-town center while maintaining its historic charm, community traditions, and rural Midwestern character.
Learn More:
Lena Park District [https://lenaparkdistrict.org/]
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Park [https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.lakeleaquana.html]
Wolf Hollow Golf Course [https://www.wolfhollowgolf.net/]
Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS®
Provider Recruiter
Mercyhealth: 815-971-2920
molsen@mhemail.org [molsen@fhn.org]
Pay range
$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.
- 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 [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.
- 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
