Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Description

Job Description

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Gateway Medical Group

Location: Granite City, IL (2100 Madison Ave.)

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday – Friday (No weekends)

Department: Gateway Medical Group / Gateway Regional Medical Center

Why Join Gateway Regional Medical Center?

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare that promotes wellness and healing across our community. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and clinical excellence. As a member of our team, you will experience a supportive, inclusive work environment where your advanced practice skills are valued, and your patient-centered care makes a tangible difference in the journey to better health.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to deliver comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare to patients of all ages. Operating within an outpatient physician practice, you will work collaboratively with a supervising physician and an exceptional clinical support staff.

In this role, you will manage a diverse patient panel, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the effective management of acute and chronic conditions. This position emphasizes continuity of care, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Care: Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions for a lifespan patient population.

• Preventive Medicine: Deliver routine screenings, health risk assessments, and personalized wellness plans.

• Patient Advocacy & Education: Educate patients and families on treatment plans, chronic disease management, and preventative health behaviors.

• Clinical Collaboration: Partner with supervising physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.

• Documentation Excellence: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical record (EMR) charting in accordance with hospital policies and Illinois state regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Required: Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program with a Family Practice focus.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Required: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Illinois.

• Required: National Board Certification as an FNP (FNP-C or FNP-BC) via AANP or ANCC.

• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or American Red Cross.

• Required: Active DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License (CSL), or the ability to obtain prior to your start date.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven clinical competence in an outpatient primary care setting.

• Strong critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and independent decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with patients and care teams.

• Strong time-management skills with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Proficiency with EMR systems and modern healthcare technology.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. (Review our full offerings in our Benefits Guide) .

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Generous paid vacation time (PTO) and recognized holiday pay.

• Shift differentials (where applicable).

• A deeply supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

> Compensation Disclaimer: Final pay is determined based on several factors, including education level, years of experience, relevant certifications, and specific clinical skills. Compensation packages are reviewed individually with Human Resources to ensure equity and alignment with your qualifications.