Mental Health Assistant 1 ARRMC (Behavioral Health Unit)

Asante
tuition reimbursement
United States, Oregon, Medford
2650 Siskiyou Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
Mental Health Assistant 1 ARRMC (Behavioral Health Unit) Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 \| 36 hours per week \| Full Time \| 3rd Shift - Nights As a Mental Health Assistant 1 for Asante, you will have the opportunity to earn the following shift differentials: $1.27 extra per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm-11:00pm $2.15 extra per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm-7:00am $1.10 extra per hour for hours worked on weekend shifts Why Asante Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. Position Summary The Mental Health Assistant-1 for Asante assists in maintaining, restoring, and promoting patient's health through the application of psychiatric-mental health nursing principles as directed by a registered nurse (RN). General responsibilities include discontinuing saline locks, obtaining nasal swabs, adjusting oxygen rate of flow, taking vital signs, assisting with mobility/ambulation, intake and output recording, general hygiene/ADLs, and changing linens. Qualifications Licensure/Certifications CNA2: Acute Care Certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start NCPT: Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician, preferred What We Offer for full and part-time positions Competitive starting wage Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution Generous Earned Time Off Tuition reimbursement after one year of service About Asante and Southern Oregon Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect. At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community: Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.