Nursing Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, ME, part of MaineHealth, is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role provides clerical support, handles patient flow, phones, orders, and records to aid rapid, coordinated care in urgent situations.

Offering a full-time day schedule with a $3,000 sign-on bonus, the position emphasizes teamwork with clinical staff and service excellence while supporting patient experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS certification preferred or may be required based on location.
• Experience: One year of hospital or health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central point of communication for the department.
• Assist with patient flow and coordination of information.
• Answer phones and input orders; maintain records.
• Support clinical staff and care team in urgent and emergent situations.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to ensure timely care.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Nursing Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Location: Belfast, ME
Facility: Waldo Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 92413
Date Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 92413

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $3,000 sign on bonuses for Nursing Unit Secretaries:

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time NUS position.
Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Keep Care Moving in the Moments That Matter

Waldo County General Hospital | MaineHealth is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to join our Emergency Department team in Belfast, Maine. In this fast-paced role, you will provide essential clerical and administrative support to clinical staff while helping ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.

As a Nursing Unit Secretary, you will serve as a central point of communication for the department — assisting with patient flow, answering phones, coordinating information, entering orders, maintaining records, and supporting the care team in delivering exceptional patient experiences during urgent and emergent situations.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS certification preferred or may be required based on location.
• Experience: One year of hospital or health care setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $19.10 to $22.53 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected].

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MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected].

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

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MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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