Nursing Unit Secretary - NICU

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 88734

For a limited time Maine Health 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 Maine Health member employees are ineligible; former Maine Health Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Nursing Unit Secretary – NICU, Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Maine Health | Maine Medical Center
Location:22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME
Schedule: Every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday – Day shift and Friday and Saturday – Night Shift).
Holiday Requirement
:
Every third major holiday group (summer and winter holidays), assigned based on department needs at the time of hire.
Remote:On-site only (no remote flexibility)

This is a 24 hour per week/NIGHT shift position.

NICU uses a self-scheduling process in 8-week scheduling blocks. The only shifts that are predetermined are your required weekends and holidays. Team members are assigned to a weekend rotation (every third weekend) and a holiday rotation (every third major summer/winter holiday) based on department needs at the time of hire.

For the remaining shifts, you ll submit your preferred schedule for the 8-week period. Leadership then reviews all requests and balances the schedule to ensure staffing needs are met. The finalized schedule is typically posted about 30 days before it takes effect.

Join the NICU team at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital as a Nursing Unit Secretary and play an essential role in supporting the daily operations of our neonatal intensive care unit. In this fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll work closely with nurses, providers, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to help keep the unit organized and running smoothly. From coordinating communication and maintaining accurate records to providing exceptional customer service and administrative support, your work will directly contribute to a positive experience for our smallest patients and their families.

If you’re organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we’d love to have you join our team!

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

Maine Health 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, Maine Health 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].

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