RN, Registered Nurse | Medical Psychiatric Unit
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our 22-bed Medical Psychiatric Unit. This unique nursing opportunity allows you to provide both medical-surgical and psychiatric care while making a meaningful impact on patients and families in the beautiful Coulee Region of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The role involves providing care to patients with neuropsychiatric diagnoses, including dementia, autism spectrum disorder, Huntington's disease, and geropsychiatric conditions. It also includes caring for patients with medical and behavioral health needs, such as substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions. The nurse will develop specialized skills in caring for patients whose medical and behavioral health needs require a coordinated, patient-centered approach and will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide Love + Medicine to patients with neuropsychiatric diagnoses, including dementia, autism spectrum disorder, Huntington's disease, and geropsychiatric conditions.
- Care for patients with medical and behavioral health needs, including substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Develop specialized skills in caring for patients whose medical and behavioral health needs require a coordinated, patient-centered approach.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes hospitalists, psychiatrists, RNs, CNAs, social workers, recreational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $38.96/hour, plus additional compensation for experience
- Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
- Competitive retirement and healthcare benefits
- Career growth opportunities through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
- Daily support from your Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader
- Opportunities to influence nursing practice through Nursing Shared Governance Councils
- A collaborative and supportive team environment where both new and experienced nurses can thrive
- Exposure to a unique patient population that strengthens assessment, communication, behavioral health, and critical thinking skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
