Nursing Unit Secretary - Pediatrics, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

Description

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 94081

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.

Nursing Unit Secretary
Barbara Bush Children's Hospital - MaineHealth
Schedule:
6:30PM to 7:00AM
Two 12h shifts per week
weekend position is Friday and Saturday night
Rotating holidays

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at MaineHealth is seeking a compassionate, organized, and quick-thinking Nursing Unit Secretaryto 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.

About the Unit

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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 sarah.polk@mainehealth.org

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