RN, Registered Nurse | Addiction Medicine

Memorial Hospital of Boscobel•La Crosse, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Outpatient Behavioral Health with an Addiction Medicine Sub-Specialty. The position is located in La Crosse, WI, with a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 0.8, meaning 64 hours per two weeks. The work hours are typically Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. There is a weekend rotation approximately every 3 months, involving short AM shifts that include methadone dosing. Holiday rotation is approximately every 2 years. This role offers variety and growth, allowing you to mix direct patient care with phone triage and in-basket messaging. You will gain experience in mental health and addiction services, including methadone, suboxone, and residential treatment. You will work with an experienced, knowledgeable staff committed to patient-centered care. The compensation starts at $34.65/hour, commensurate with experience, plus a weekend differential. The position offers predictable weekday hours and limited weekend/holiday requirements, contributing to work-life balance.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year RN experience
Experience in behavioral health and/or addictions

Responsibilities

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