RN, Registered Nurse | Outpatient Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Behavioral Health | Adult & Pediatric Mental Health

Location:

La Crosse & Onalaska, WI

FTE: 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two weeks)

Schedule:

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Weekend Rotation:
One weekend approximately every 3 months (short AM shifts)

Holiday Rotation:
One holiday approximately every 2 years

• 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 $35.52/hour, commensurate with experience, plus weekend differential.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Predictable weekday hours and limited weekend/holiday requirements.

• Provide outpatient behavioral health nursing care across adult and pediatric programs.
• Manage in-basket tasks, phone triage, injections, and intakes.
• Support addiction treatment programs through weekend coverage (suboxone, methadone dosing).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

• 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.