Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking a full-time Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner in Rockford, Illinois.  This is a unique opportunity to work within a well-established Endocrinology program! The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, with a passion for providing high quality personalized care to our patients.

Mercyhealth’s Mission – “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.”   Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism

Opportunity:

• Join an established, high paced Endocrinology practice and collaborate with an experienced and highly skilled Endocrinology physician
• Monday-Friday work schedule, one Saturday per month
• Enjoy a level of independence and collaboration within the support of a fast-growing health system
• Outstanding referral system from primary care
• System-wide Epic

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited NP program
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and ability to pass credentialing process
• Endocrinology experience preferred, may consider Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or applicable nursing experience
• 2-3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Compensation:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Sign on bonus eligible
• CME allowance
• Robust and comprehensive benefit package

Mercyhealth:

Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our physicians and employees as family. 

Community:

Rockford is notable for its economic diversification into automotive, aerospace, and health care industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts. Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Rockford has been recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation less than an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee and less than an hour from Madison, WI.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.