Mental Health Assistant 1 ARRMC (Behavioral Health Unit)

Asante Health System•Medford, OR

40d•$21 - $28

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

NCPT: Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician, preferred

Responsibilities

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
changing linens

Benefits

Earn a competitive and progressive salary
Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
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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