Nursing Unit Secretary-Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Inpatient

Description

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 62541

For a limited time, Maine Health is offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants. This bonus will be prorated for part-time positions. Please note this bonus is not available for per-diem positions. Current Maine Health employees are ineligible; former Maine Health employees are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Health is seeking a compassionate, organized, and quick-thinking Nursing Unit Secretary to join our inpatient care team. This role is vital to the daily operations of our unit and serves as the first point of contact for patients, families, and visitors.

The Nursing Unit Secretary performs a combination of clerical, receptionist, and transporter duties in a fast-paced pediatric environment
. This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive experience for families during their hospital stay.

• 30-bed inpatient unit
• 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• Serve as the first person patients and families encounter on the unit, providing a warm, friendly, and professional welcome
• Answer and triage phone calls in a high-volume environment
• Respond to call bells and communicate needs promptly to the care team
• Unlock and monitor secured unit doors
• Check visitors in and out, ensuring unit safety and compliance
• Greet and assist families, patients, and visitors throughout their stay
• Support unit operations through clerical and administrative tasks
• Assist with patient transport as needed
• Think quickly on your feet while managing multiple priorities

• 6:30 a.m.
  
  - 7:00 p.m.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Rotating weekends (every third weekend)
• Rotating holidays

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and takes pride in being a calm, welcoming presence for children and their families during critical moments of care.

Maine Health will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in

With a career at any of the Maine Health 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.

Maine Health 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 rebecca.rand