Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Provide outpatient behavioral health nursing care for adult and pediatric programs, including phone triage and patient intakes. Support addiction treatment programs by managing injections and dosing for methadone and suboxone.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Behavioral Health | Adult & Pediatric Mental Health
Location: La Crosse & Onalaska, WI
0.8 FTE (64 hours per two weeks)
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
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 HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org [HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org] or call 608-775-0267.
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Requires a minimum Associate degree in Nursing, an active Wisconsin RN license, and BLS certification. Preferred candidates have at least one year of experience in behavioral health or addiction services.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.
