Nursing Unit Secretary - Nursing Intensive Care (NICU)

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland, ME. This role involves clerical and receptionist tasks, requiring strong customer service and communication skills.

The position operates on-site only with a schedule of 36 hours per week. Eligible candidates are offered a sign-on bonus if hired for Full or Part time roles. Join a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility capable of providing exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred based on location.
• One year of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, receptionist, and transporter duties.
• Involve in projects and house-wide activities.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and families.

Skills

Customer service skills

Critical thinking skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

Clerical/Administrative Support

Req #: 80068

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $3,000 sign on bonus 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.

Nursing Unit Secretary - NICU

MaineHealth | Maine Medical Center

Location: 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME

Schedule: 36 hour per week / Day shift

Remote: On-site only (no remote flexibility)

Unit Bio

The NICU/CCN in The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital is a 51 bed level I–IV unit. This is the largest ICU in the state of Maine. We have single rooms with state-of-the-art equipment and work closely with all disciplines—surgical, cardiac, GI, genetics, renal, palliative care etc. We have Neonatologists and APP's covering 24/7 with a nursing staff of 150. We have an active critical care transport team and a nurse driven PICC Team. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – 31 beds & Continuing Care Nursery – 20 Beds

Summary

The Nursing Unit Secretary role performs clerical, receptionist, and transporter duties. This role has the responsibility for advanced unit involvement in projects and house-wide activities. Strong candidates for this position will possess excellent customer service skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate with team members, as well as patients and their families effectively.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

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

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]