Mental Health Assistant 1 RRMC (Behavioral Health Unit)

Asante; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health & Wellness

Retirement Plan

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Asante in Medford, OR is seeking a Mental Health Assistant-1 to support patient health under an RN. This 0.9 FTE role offers a variable night schedule and duties including monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and basic hygiene.

The candidate should hold CNA Acute Care and BLS certification; NCPT is preferred. The organization provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• CNA: Acute Care Certified by OSBN, required upon start
• BLS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, required upon start
• NCPT: Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician, preferred

Responsibilities

• Discontinue saline locks
• Obtain nasal swabs
• Adjust oxygen flow rate
• Take vital signs
• Assist with mobility/ambulation
• Record intake and output
• Assist with hygiene/ADLs
• Change linens

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

ADLs support

Job description

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | Variable Schedule Nights

SalaryRange:$20.53 - $28.23

Shift Differentials:

• $1.27/hr. for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $2.15/hr. for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.10/hr. extra for working weekends

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

• CNA: Acute Care Certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• NCPT: Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician, preferred

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.