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Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Rockford, IL $95,000 - $145,000

Mercyhealth

Rockford, ILFull-time$85–145K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$85–145K/yr
Location
Rockford, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Mercyhealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its Palliative Care team in Rockford, Illinois. The role supports patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, conducts consultations and follow-up visits, and participates in goals-of-care discussions. The provider builds an individual schedule and practices with independence in partnership with a collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Palliative Care, nice to haveExceptional Patient Care, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited NP Program, nice to haveActive State APRN License, nice to haveCPR Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Palliative Care team in Rockford, Illinois.

Opportunity:

  • Support palliative care patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Perform palliative care consults and follow-up visits.
  • Participate in goals of care discussions and assist in connecting patients with needed resources.
  • Build your individual schedule & practice as an employed provider with a level of independence and partnership with your collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff.
  • Vast multi-specialty referral sources

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited NP program
  • Hold an active state APRN license
  • CPR certification
  • 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!
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization supporting a mission-driven approach to community healthcare.
  • Epic EMR

About the Community: Rockford, the third-largest city in Illinois, has long been an industrial hub with a rich history rooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834, Rockford is known for its role in the furniture-making industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over time, the city has transformed into a vibrant, modern community with a strong cultural scene, thriving arts, and a variety of outdoor activities. Rockford is home to beautiful parks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, and the Rock River provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The city also hosts numerous events, including the Rockford IceHogs hockey games and the Illinois Raptor Center. With its historical significance and diverse amenities, Rockford is a great destination for both history buffs and adventure seekers.

  • Cost of living: Rockford has a low cost of living with affordable housing and utility rates.
  • Known for: The Rock River, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the city’s rich history in manufacturing
  • History: Rockford, founded in 1834, has a history rooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the “City of Gardens.”
  • Learn more:
  • Anderson Japanese Gardens
  • Rockford History Tour
  • Rockford: The City of Gardens
  • Exploring Rockford's Manufacturing Heritage
  • Rock River Adventures

Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS® Provider Recruiter Mercyhealth 815-971-2920 [email protected]

PAY RANGE:

$85,280.00 - $144,976.00 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 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

How this job compares

Set against the 9,998 open Nurse Practitioner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–145K/yr
  • Illinois median$100–164K/yr144 salary ranges
  • US median$110–164K/yr3,726 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 16% below the Illinois median midpoint ($137K) — in the lowest quarter of Nurse Practitioner salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 291 open Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois and 9,998 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Nurse Practitioner postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,873 postings).
Education
3,517 of the 9,998 open Nurse Practitioner jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Nurse Practitioner jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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