Nursing Unit Secretary - Emergency Department - Full-time

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 75111

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 – Emergency Department – MaineHealth

MaineHealth | Lincoln Hospital
Location: 35 Miles Street, Damariscotta
Schedule: 36 hours per week, night shift
Remote: On-site only (no remote flexibility)

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital – Miles Campus is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Located in a welcoming coastal setting, the Miles Campus offers a collaborative environment where team members are supported in delivering exceptional service to patients and their families.

About the Unit

The Emergency Department at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital – Miles Campus provides 24/7 emergency care for patients across the Midcoast region. This modern, community-based department is equipped to treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries, supported by a highly skilled, collaborative care team.

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

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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If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org