Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist

Location: FHN Memorial Hospital – Freeport, IL 

Employment Type: Full-Time


FHN is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP or FNP) to join our Hospitalist team.

As an Advanced Practice Provider at FHN Memorial Hospital, you will play a vital role in our inpatient care team, blending advanced clinical expertise with compassionate bedside manner to manage patient care from admission to discharge.


The Opportunity

• Compensation Range: $110,000 - $138,00
• 7-on/7-off Schedule: Enjoy a predictable block schedule (7 days on, 7 days off) that maximizes your time off and allows for true work-life balance.
• Clinical Autonomy: Manage your own caseload of patients on the medical-surgical and acute care floors, including performing admissions, daily rounding, and coordinating discharges.
• Collaborative Practice: Work in close partnership with our Board Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalists, who provide support and consultation while respecting your role as a primary provider for your patients
• Impactful Care: Drive high-quality outcomes in a rural setting by focusing on patient safety, readmission prevention, and effective communication with primary care providers and specialists.
• 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: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) preferred; Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with significant inpatient/hospital experience will be considered.
• Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• 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. Productivity + Quality bonus, and malpractice insurance.
• 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.