Nurse Practitioner - Lasalle County ($2,000 bonus)

Community Physicians; Marseilles (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Life insurance

Referral program

Apple iPad provided

Malpractice insurance coverage

$2,000 allowance for CME courses

Job summary

Community Physicians is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide geriatric care across various settings in Marseilles, Illinois. The role involves managing medically complex patients, performing assessments, and collaborating with fellow healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates should be board-certified and ideally have an interest in geriatrics. The position boasts comprehensive benefits, including a salary of $120k annually, medical insurance, PTO, and a CME allowance.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Interest in geriatrics preferred.
• Comfortable in multiple care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR.

Skills

Geriatric care

Patient assessment

Medication management

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Primary Care

Location: LaSalle County

The Role

This position is ideal for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who enjoys practicing independently while collaborating closely with physicians, facility staff, and interdisciplinary care teams. The NP will be responsible for managing a panel of medically complex geriatric patients, delivering high-quality care directly within the AL/IL and SNF settings, and helping improve patient outcomes while reducing avoidable hospitalizations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and post-acute medical care to geriatric patients residing in assigned Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, routine follow-up visits, and acute care evaluations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions commonly affecting older adults.
• Perform preventative health screenings and facilitate advance care planning and goals‑of‑care discussions with patients and families.
• Review, reconcile, and manage medication regimens to ensure accuracy, safety, and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical assessments.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, therapists, specialists, hospital teams, and family members to ensure continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and collaborate with facility staff to develop appropriate treatment plans that support quality outcomes and reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Travel daily between assigned AL/IL and SNFs located in Morris, Streator, Minooka, Sandwich, Dwight, Marseilles, and Plainfield.

Direct Mentorship

You will work closely with a fellowship‑trained geriatrician who enjoys teaching and case discussion. Expect active collaboration, real‑time feedback, and meaningful clinical development.

Complex Medicine

• Polypharmacy
• Frailty syndromes
• Dementia care
• High‑utilizer patients
• Advanced care planning
• Chronic disease optimization

Ideal Candidate

• Board‑certified NP
• Interest in geriatrics (experience preferred but not required)
• Comfortable in multiple care settings
• Strong communicator with patients and families
• Detail‑oriented and thoughtful clinician
• Values mentorship and team‑based practice
• New graduates with strong clinical rotations in geriatrics may be considered.

Schedule & Structure

Full‑time

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $120k annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Apple iPad provided
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• $2,000 allowance for CME courses