Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Provider

Job Posting 

UW Health Northern Illinois

Advanced Practice Provider: Women’s Health 

Position Highlights:
UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an Advance Practice Provider (APRN with first assist or PA-C) to join our busy team of 10 Ob/Gyns and four WHNPs at UW Health SwedishAmerican’s state of the art Women & Children’s Hospital, Spring Brook Clinic location. 

With a $130 million expansion of women and children’s services, UW Health Northern Illinois’ growing portfolio of obstetric, gynecologic and pediatric services will ensure a busy community-based practice with dedicated support from sub-specialists of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and Public Health.

Job Duties:

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Conducting comprehensive health assessments, including medical history and physical exams.
• Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions related to women’s health.
• Providing gynecologic care, including pap smears, breast exams, and contraception counseling.
• Managing menstrual disorders, menopause, and hormonal therapy.
• Performing colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, and IUD/Nexplanon insertions/removals (depending on credentials).
• Prescribing medications, including contraceptives, hormone therapy, and antibiotics.

Obstetric & Prenatal Care (if applicable)

• Providing prenatal and postnatal care, including routine checkups and fetal monitoring.
• Educating patients on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
• Collaborating with OB/GYNs in managing high-risk pregnancies.

Health Promotion & Preventative Care

• Educating patients on sexual health, family planning, and fertility.
• Counseling on lifestyle modifications to prevent chronic conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and obesity.
• Administering vaccinations (HPV, flu, etc.).

Collaboration & Coordination

• Working alongside OB/GYNs, primary care providers, and specialists for comprehensive patient care.
• Referring patients for specialized treatments, including infertility and oncology services.
• Assisting in surgical procedures or minor gynecologic procedures (if within scope of practice).

Patient Advocacy & Education

• Supporting patients through sexual health concerns, domestic violence, and mental health challenges.
• Educating on STI prevention, safe sex practices, and reproductive health options.

Administrative

• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Engaging in continuing education to stay up to date on advancements in women’s health care.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited PA program or completion of a master’s level advanced practice nurse program. 

• Active APRN or PA license in State of IL and active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

Benefits

SwedishAmerican offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
  • $116,846-$129,332
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation 
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid 

• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life

• Retirement Plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage 
• Generous provider referral bonus 

About the Greater Rockford Area:

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our commitment to social impact and belonging:

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

Contact Information:
For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health in northern Illinois, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni at [email protected].