Nurse Practitioner - LaSalle County, Illinois

Updated 10/26/26
$120,000 – $160,000 yearly
61301, La Salle, Illinois, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Geriatrics
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Job at a glance

Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Hospital Inpatient Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 3 years

Job description

Job description This role is designed for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is comfortable practicing in skilled nursing and assisted living environments while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

The position focuses on managing a panel of medically complex geriatric patients across Assisted Living (AL), Independent Living (IL), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). The goal is to deliver high-quality, relationship-based primary and post-acute care while reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes.

This is a full-time clinical role with a strong emphasis on autonomy, mentorship, and long-term professional growth in geriatric medicine.

Compensation & Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Malpractice insurance coverage
CME allowance: annually
Apple iPad provided
Referral program

Role Summary:
This position offers the opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship-based geriatric medicine in post-acute and long-term care settings. It is designed for clinicians who want to build deep expertise in complex elder care while working in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment focused on improving quality of life and reducing avoidable hospitalizations.

Job Responsibilities

Position Details
Position Id: 132080
Date Posted: 06/30/26
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
No Of Openings: 1
Branch Code: HYD
Region: REGION11
Job Vertical: HealthCare
Client Vertical: Hospital & Health Care
Business Type: Talent Logic
Min Salary: $120,000.00
Max Salary: $120,000.00
Perm Placement Fee: $24,000.00
Free Replacement Fee: $0.00
Retainer Fee Paid : No
Retainer Fee Date : N/A
Retainer Fee: $0.00
Job Level:
Begin Date: 07/21/26
End Date: N/A
Remote : No
Remote Job :
Job City : LaSalle County
Job State : Illinois
Zip: 61301
Client Job Id: 83003
Status: Open
Hold Sub Status: Not Selected
Closed Sub Status: Not Selected
Accepts Non-Local candidates : No
Relocation Paid : No
Education Qualification : Bachelors Degree
Assigned To: Shahana Rizvi
Originated By: KSpringler
Connector: Kane Springler
Created By: Moses Hay
Submittal Quota: 3
Show On Web: Yes
H1 Candidate Applicable: No
Security Clearance: No
Executed Contract: No
Exclusivity: No
Job Source :
Connector Job: Yes
CSP Job: No
STEM Job : No
BDM Job: No
CPL Job : No
Client Source :
BDM Research : No
Connector : Yes
CSP : No
Perm Drop : No
Education Specialization : Bachelors Degree
Metropolitan Statistical Area : No MHA found
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Job Description
Job Description:
This role is designed for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is comfortable practicing in skilled nursing and assisted living environments while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

The position focuses on managing a panel of medically complex geriatric patients across Assisted Living (AL), Independent Living (IL), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). The goal is to deliver high-quality, relationship-based primary and post-acute care while reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes.

This is a full-time clinical role with a strong emphasis on autonomy, mentorship, and long-term professional growth in geriatric medicine.

Key Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care:
Provide comprehensive primary and post-acute medical care to geriatric patients in assigned facilities.
Perform routine follow-ups, comprehensive assessments, and acute care evaluations.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions common in older adult populations.
Conduct preventative screenings and support advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions.

Clinical Management & Care Coordination:
Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
Coordinate care with nursing staff, therapists, specialists, hospital teams, and family members to ensure continuity across care settings.
Respond to changes in patient condition and implement appropriate interventions to prevent unnecessary hospital or emergency department utilization.

Medication & Diagnostic Oversight:
Review, reconcile, and manage complex medication regimens, including polypharmacy considerations.
Order, interpret, and act on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
Ensure safe, accurate, and evidence-based medication management for complex geriatric patients.

Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

Travel & Facility Coverage:
Travel daily between assigned facilities in:
Morris, Streator, Minooka, Sandwich, Dwight, Marseilles, and Plainfield.

What Makes This Role Unique:
Clinical Mentorship:
Work directly with a fellowship-trained geriatric physician who provides active mentorship, case discussion, and real-time clinical feedback.
Opportunity for structured clinical development in geriatrics.

Complex Geriatric Medicine:
You will regularly manage:
Polypharmacy cases
Frailty syndromes
Dementia and cognitive decline
High-utilizer patients
Advanced care planning
Chronic disease optimization
This role is well-suited for clinicians who enjoy nuanced, decision-heavy medicine and longitudinal patient relationships.

Leadership Growth Potential:
Long-term opportunities may include involvement in:
Clinical operations and clinic management
Program development and expansion
Interdisciplinary care team leadership
Strategic initiatives in geriatric care delivery

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Board-certified Nurse Practitioner (required)
Interest in geriatrics (experience preferred but not mandatory)
Strong communication skills with patients, families, and care teams
Comfortable working across multiple care settings
Detail-oriented, thoughtful, and clinically grounded
Values mentorship and collaborative practice
New graduates with strong geriatric rotations may be considered

Working Hours

Schedule & Structure:
Full-time position
Daily travel between assigned facilities required
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