Nursing Unit Secretary - Nursing Surgical R5

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Job summary

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center in Portland is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Surgical R5 unit. The role supports the care team by organizing the unit, coordinating patient flow, and handling communications with patients, families, and staff.

On-site position with day and night shift options. Requires a high school diploma or GED; a current BLS certification is preferred, with about one year of hospital or health care experience recommended.

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

• Keep the unit organized and communicate with patients, families, and care team.
• Support day-to-day unit operations and patient flow.
• Greet and assist staff and visitors as needed.
• Documentation and records support as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 95537

Nursing Unit Secretary - R5

MaineHealth | Maine Medical Center

Location:22 Bramhall Street, Portland
Schedule:24-hour, day shift, HOWEVER we do also have some 3p-11p shifts as well.
Remote:On-site only (no remote flexibility)

Be the heartbeat behind the care team!

As a Nursing Unit Secretary on Surgical R5 at Maine Medical Center, you'll play a vital role in keeping the unit organized, communicating with patients, families, and care team members, and helping the day-to-day operations run smoothly. If you're organized, calm under pressure, and love being part of a team where every day makes a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

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

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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

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

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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

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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.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.