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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Behavioral Health (Addictions Focus)

Location: La Crosse 

Schedule:

• 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two weeks) – Addictions sub-specialty
• Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Weekend Rotation: One weekend approximately every 3 months (short AM shifts; includes methadone dosing)
• On-call: One weekend per month during dosing hours only, typically via phone consultation from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
• Holiday Rotation: One holiday approximately every 2 years

Why Join Us?

• Variety & Growth: No two days are the same—mix direct patient care with phone triage and in-basket messaging.
• Learning Opportunities: Gain experience in mental health and addiction services, including methadone and suboxone treatment.
• Supportive Team: Work with experienced, knowledgeable staff committed to patient-centered care.
• Competitive Pay: Hospital-based compensation starting at $34.65/hour, commensurate with experience, plus weekend differential.
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable weekday hours and limited weekend/holiday requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Provide nursing support for patients seeking treatment for addictions.
• Manage in-basket tasks, phone triage, injections, and intakes.
• Dispense suboxone and methadone in conjunction with our Opioid Treatment Program.
• Assist with intake coverage for Unity House Residential Treatment Program as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Required:
  • Minimum Associate degree in Nursing
  • Active RN license to practice in  Wisconsin
  • CPR: Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider
• Preferred:
  • Minimum 1 year RN experience
  • Experience in behavioral health and/or addictions 
  • Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to maintain strong boundaries and adapt to evolving department needs

About Emplify Health:

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Ready to make a difference in Behavioral Health? Apply today and join a team that goes above and beyond for patients.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.

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