Mental Health Assistant 1 ARRMC (Behavioral Health Unit)

Mental Health Assistant 1 ARRMC (Behavioral Health Unit)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | 1st Shift - Days

The starting wage is $20.53-$28.23 per hour, based on years of experience

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

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary.
• Benefit from health plans that focus on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution.
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO).
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.

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At Asante we believe that we are defined by our values - the 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.