Nurse Practitioner – Rheumatology

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for its Rheumatology team at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital and St. Francis Hospital. This full-time position involves conducting patient evaluations, developing evidence-based treatment plans, and educating patients on disease management. The ideal candidate will have a valid NP license in Illinois and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. A generous compensation of $120,000-$130,000 annually is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of NP experience, preferably in Rheumatology or internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Perform joint aspirations/injections, interpret imaging, and order lab monitoring.
• Initiate and titrate DMARDs, biologics, and small-molecule therapies.
• Educate patients on disease management and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with referring PCPs, orthopedists, and pain management specialists.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner license in Illinois

Board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology Location: Chicago, Illinois and Evanston, Illinois Organization: Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital and St. Francis Hospital Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview:

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Rheumatology team at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital and St. Francis Hospital. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑impact, autonomous role where your clinical expertise will directly improve patient outcomes in a collaborative, physician-supported environment.

Each of the locations offer a welcoming environment with modern facilities, convenient access to major highways, and a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new patient evaluations and develop evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Perform joint aspirations/injections, interpret imaging, and order appropriate lab monitoring.
• Initiate and titrate DMARDs, biologics, and small‑molecule therapies.
• Educate patients on disease management, lifestyle modifications, and infusion protocols.
• Collaborate with referring PCPs, orthopedists, and pain management specialists.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of NP experience, preferably in a Rheumatology or internal medicine setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more at https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000-$130,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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