Family Nurse Practitioner - Chicagoland

Family Nurse Practitioner - Chicagoland (5+ Years Experience)

We are seeking experienced, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners who bring at least five years of hands-on NP practice, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be clinical leaders in their clinics. This role is built for seasoned providers who can practice independently and confidently, and who serve as a go-to resource for their teams.

This posting covers openings at our clinics across the Chicagoland area. We'll work with you during the interview process to find the location that fits you best.

The Role

The Senior Family Nurse Practitioner is a key clinical leader in the clinic. You'll provide evidence-based care and create an exceptional patient experience. You'll partner closely with Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, leadership, and collaborating physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care that meets MEC's standards for service, safety, and operational excellence. Given your experience, you'll also help mentor newer providers and clinical staff and model best practices.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
• Independently manage complex and high-acuity urgent care presentations, recognizing when escalation or transfer is needed
• Develop and implement treatment plans using evidence-based medicine
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing, including laboratory and radiology results
• Perform procedures including:
  • Laceration repair
  • Incision and drainage
  • Foreign body removal
  • Splinting
  • Nail procedures
  • Injections
  • DOT physicals
  • Occupational medicine services
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record

Patient Experience

• Deliver compassionate, efficient care while creating a welcoming and reassuring environment
• Communicate clearly about diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education
• Support MEC's commitment to service excellence through professionalism and empathy in every patient interaction
• Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive outcomes and satisfaction

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a senior clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members
• Mentor and support newer Nurse Practitioners during onboarding and early practice
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support the training and development of new clinical staff
• Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders

Operational Excellence

• Drive clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics
• Participate in, and help lead, process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs
• Help maintain regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards
• Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require

What Success Looks Like

A successful Senior Nurse Practitioner at MEC:

• Delivers safe, evidence-based care consistently and independently
• Creates exceptional patient experiences
• Maintains high-quality documentation and compliance standards
• Elevates the clinical team through mentorship and example
• Partners effectively with clinic teams to support operational performance
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and reliability, and embodies MEC's PACT values

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner
• Active, unrestricted Illinois APRN license with FNP board certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Active DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license, or ability to obtain them before starting
• Ability to treat patients across the lifespan
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience
• Proficiency with common urgent care procedures
• Experience precepting or mentoring NP students or new providers
• DOT Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule

• Full-time: 6.5 shifts per pay period
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Flexibility to support multiple clinic locations

Compensation

The salary for this position is $150,000-$165,000 annually. The bonus: on top of a $130-150K base, you earn a 15% productivity bonus on the visits you personally see, paid under a written plan. It isn't discretionary and you don't chase it at year-end; a busy month shows up in your check.

Benefits

Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.

We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.