RN, Registered Nurse | Outpatient Behavioral Health

Gundersen Health System•Onalaska, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse (RN) position is in Outpatient Behavioral Health, serving both Adult & Pediatric Mental Health. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE, 48 hours per two weeks) with a schedule of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. There is a weekend rotation of approximately one weekend every 3 months, involving short AM shifts, and a holiday rotation of approximately one holiday every 2 years. This position offers variety in patient care, including direct patient care, phone triage, and in-basket messaging. It provides learning opportunities in mental health and addiction services, including methadone and suboxone treatment, within a supportive team environment. The compensation starts at $34.65/hour, with a weekend differential, and emphasizes work-life balance with predictable weekday hours and limited weekend/holiday requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Associate degree in Nursing
Active RN license to practice in Wisconsin
CPR: Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.