Asante

Founded by a group of philanthropists in the 1950s, Asante has been continuously governed by a local board of directors composed of volunteers and physicians, with all decisions made by people who live and work in the community. The system operates multiple facilities including Asante Ashland and immediate care centers such as Black Oak Immediate Care. For nurses, Asante offers positions across various units including General Medicine, Emergency, ICU, PACU, and Operating Room. The organization is a unionized employer for nursing positions, which influences pay structures, shift differentials, and working conditions. Asante emphasizes a community-first culture, stating that successful patient outcomes are only the baseline for good care and that deep personal caring for each patient is equally important. The organization offers a 'Values in Action' employee recognition program that allows patients and colleagues to formally acknowledge employees who exceed expectations.

Asante's mission centers on community commitment and excellence in care. Their stated philosophy is that a successful patient outcome is only the baseline for good care, and that they also deeply care about each patient. They stand 'side by side with our community to help our area grow and prosper' and emphasize that they are invested in Southern Oregon because it is their home. Their Values in Action program reinforces behaviors that align with organizational values, recognizing employees for service that exceeds expectations.