Description

Position: Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Location: Multiple Location Opportunities

Employment Type: Full-Time


FHN is seeking a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our team of compassionate providers. As an Advanced Practice Provider at FHN, you will serve as a partner in healthcare, blending the art and science of nursing to provide a holistic care experience across the patient’s lifespan.


The Opportunity:

• Compensation Range: $121,529 - $160,593
• Practice Your Way: Join a collaborative environment that supports your clinical autonomy while providing robust administrative and operational backing. You will work in close cooperation with a collaborative physician while maintaining your own panel of patients.
• Patient-Centered Care: Focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for patients of all ages—from newborns to the geriatric population.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to explore the rich recreational and family-friendly amenities of the region.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a supportive network of over 300 providers and a dedicated support staff, ensuring you can focus on what matters most: your patients.
• Families Treating Families: FHN boasts an impressively low turnover rate and long tenures among our staff. FHN team members are members of our community, treating our families, friends, and loved ones.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate (DNP) in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC).
• Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative practice agreement.
• A passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care based on respect and dignity in a rural healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a cooperative spirit for team-based care.

Benefits:

• Salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, paid time off, retirement plans, disability insurance, life insurance and more.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and dedicated CME days for professional development.

Our Network:

• FHN is a community-based rural healthcare network serving northwest Illinois, southwest Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa for more than 120 years. FHN Memorial Hospital is the central hub of the network, located in a city of 25,000, and boasts 100 private-bed rooms. Outpatient Family Healthcare Clinics are located throughout Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Carroll and Winnebago counties.

Our Community: Northwest Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern hospitality and exciting possibilities.

Here's what you can expect: Family-friendly atmosphere: Freeport is a safe and welcoming community with excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Raise your family in a place that prioritizes a relaxed, small-town lifestyle.

Historical significance: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Freeport, most notably known for hosting the second Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. Explore museums, historical sites, and discover the stories that shaped the nation.

Cultural gems: Freeport boasts a vibrant art scene with galleries and an art museum. Catch a performance at the historic Freeport Players' Guild theater, or delve into local history at the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum.

Outdoor adventures: Enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings at nearby Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, offering hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and stunning scenery. Explore miles of trails or unwind by the water on your kayak!

Close to major cities: Freeport is conveniently located just over two hours from Chicago and Milwaukee, WI; one hour from Madison, WI; and 40 minutes to Rockford, IL, offering access to world-class museums, theaters, sporting events, and all the excitement these vibrant cities have to offer.