A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Mercyhealth has an exciting full-time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Family Medicine team in Harvard, Illinois .
Opportunity:
Build your individual schedule & practice as an employed provider with the partnership of your collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff.
Graduate of an accredited NP program Hold an active state APRN license Preferred experience with pediatrics, including newborns 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 Retention 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:
Harvard , Illinois, is a historic small town in McHenry County, known for its agricultural roots and strong community spirit. Established in 1856, the town grew rapidly after the Chicago and North Western Railroad arrived, connecting Harvard to other parts of the state. Incorporated as a city in 1891, Harvard s early economy was centered around the railroad, and the Ayer Hotel became a key gathering place, especially during the Civil War. Today, Harvard celebrates its agricultural heritage with the annual Harvard Milk Days festival, a beloved event that honors the towns role in milk production during World War II. The festival features a parade, carnival, and live entertainment, with Harmilda , a life-sized fiberglass cow statue, standing as a symbol of the towns dairy history. With its rich past and community-driven events, Harvard offers a charming glimpse into small-town life, where tradition and modern-day charm come together.
Cost of living:
Harvard offers a very affordable cost of living, with low housing prices and a charming rural atmosphere.
Known for:
The annual Milk Days Festival and its historical role as a dairy industry hub
History:
Founded in 1856, Harvard was known for its dairy farming industry and continues to celebrate that heritage.
Learn more:
Harvard Milk Days Festival Harvard Historical Tour Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS® Provider Recruiter Mercyhealth 815-971-2920 molsen@mhemail.org Contact Information Makenzie Olsen molsen@mhemail.org
