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John Descher

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Columbia, IL Mercy
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
16 years at Mercy
Gender
Male
Connections
258
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. John Descher is one of them.
  • 1,975 Nurse Practitioners are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 2,619 contacts at Mercy are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in IL: Northwestern Medicine (45), Advocate Health Care (42), Rush University Medical Center (40).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in IL have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
SIU Edwardsville
MSN, Advance practice nursing.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Master of Science Degree
Broadcast Center
Deaconess College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science Degree
Gibault High School
Skills
Nursing Healthcare Treatment Medicine Pain Management Palliative Care Medical Surgical Wound Care Hospitals Psychotherapy Elder Care Healthcare Management Medical/Surgical Psychiatry
About Mercy
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
mercy.net
Office Location
1019 Valmeyer Rd, Columbia, IL
Professional Overview

John Descher is a Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Mercy, based in Columbia, IL. As a nurse practitioner, Descher contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Columbia, IL. They have been with Mercy for 16 years. Descher holds academic credentials, including MSN, Advance practice nursing. and Master of Science Degree, from SIU Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Core competencies include Nursing, Healthcare, Treatment, Medicine, Pain Management. Mercy operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Columbia, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Descher located?
John Descher is based in Columbia, IL. They are currently affiliated with Mercy.
What is John Descher's specialty?
John Descher specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner.
Where does John Descher currently work?
John Descher currently works at Mercy. They have been there for 16 years.
What is John Descher's educational background?
John Descher attended SIU Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
How do I contact John Descher for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in IL?
Nurse Practitioners in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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