Overview

This CHC serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need across our eight locations. Founded in 1972, this Community Health Center is committed to providing a collaborative healthcare system that is patient-centered in all aspects, affordable and accessible, and high quality with dignity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services to children and/or adults as part of the provider team at the FQHC collaborating with licensed MD/DO physicians. Care may be provided to any program or site of the FQHC. The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner will collaborate and consult when necessary with patients, families, FQHC support staff, other midlevel providers, OBGYN physicians as well as internal and external consultants in order to provide the appropriate high level of care. This position reports to the Women’s Health Services Department Chair.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of United States accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, new graduates must pass licensing exam
• Unrestricted Illinois Nurse Practitioner license, Illinois Controlled Substance License, Federal DEA, Illinois RN license
• Current CPR Certification (responsible for maintaining certification)
• Spanish fluency highly desired

Misc Benefits

BENEFITS:

This FQHC provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness Coverage.
• Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, Paid Time Off hours (PTO) - 18 days in the first year, as well as continuing medical education days and monies. Additionally, employees may enroll in the 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.

COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $114,441-$146,484. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Client Description

Mission

This health center serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need.

Vision

Reaching out with Heart in Hand – championing the needs of the underserved and providing healthcare for all, regardless of their ability to pay, as we eliminate disparities in healthcare.

Community Description

Rockford is a great city in an ideal location with a population of 150,000 within the metropolitan area and over 300,000 with surrounding communities. Located in Northwest Illinois near the Wisconsin border, Rock is the third largest city in Illinois with a diverse community of professionals. 

The Rockford area has high-quality public and private schools, renowned community college and four-year University. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford draws pharmacy, medical students and medical teaching professionals to our area. Three excellent hospital systems offer outstanding regional specialty care.

Rockford prides itself on having a family-friendly community with wonderful children’s and adult museums, award-winning park district, a nationally recognized Japanese garden, floral conservatory and arboretum. Established bike paths for all levels of walkers, runners and riders so includes camping, water sports.  The beautiful Rock River flows right through the city and reigniting an attractive new retail, restaurant and night life scene. Rockford is home to exceptional public and private golf courses.  The Northern Illinois area enjoys four beautiful season which lends itself to numerous recreational opportunities.  Great local prep, college and professional events.

Nearest Metropolitan City:         

Chicago 1 hr. away

Madison, Wisconsin – 1 hr. away

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 1 hr. away

Community Population 

50,115 city/metropolitan area 300,000

Student Loan Forgiveness

Our clinicians are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs, such as the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program.