What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Graduate - Med/Surg Orthopedics - February 2025 Cohort position at Luminis Health?
Nursing Graduate - Med/Surg Orthopedics - February 2025 Cohort at Luminis Health summary:
The Nursing Graduate for the Med/Surg Orthopedics 2025 cohort is responsible for practicing nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse for a period of 90 days post-graduation or until NCLEX results are received. Key functions include administering medications, documenting patient care, and performing routine nursing procedures while using the designation 'NG'. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and eligibility to sit for the NCLEX exam.
Position Overview
A nursing graduate may practice as set forth by the Maryland Board of Nursing for 90 days from graduation or until they have received results from the initial NCLEX examination. In addition, the nursing graduate shall practice only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who is physically present on the unit to (1) cosign medication transcription, medication administration, and nursing documentation; and (2) continually observe, assist, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the nursing graduate. The nursing graduate shall use the initials "NG" after the nursing graduate's name as credentials.
Essential Functions
Luminis Health Benefits Overview
nursing graduate, med/surg orthopedics, patient care, NCLEX preparation, registered nurse supervision, medication administration, healthcare, patient assessments, nursing documentation
The Nursing Graduate for the Med/Surg Orthopedics 2025 cohort is responsible for practicing nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse for a period of 90 days post-graduation or until NCLEX results are received. Key functions include administering medications, documenting patient care, and performing routine nursing procedures while using the designation 'NG'. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and eligibility to sit for the NCLEX exam.
Position Overview
A nursing graduate may practice as set forth by the Maryland Board of Nursing for 90 days from graduation or until they have received results from the initial NCLEX examination. In addition, the nursing graduate shall practice only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who is physically present on the unit to (1) cosign medication transcription, medication administration, and nursing documentation; and (2) continually observe, assist, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the nursing graduate. The nursing graduate shall use the initials "NG" after the nursing graduate's name as credentials.
Essential Functions
- Transcribe medication orders per written policies and procedures once skill validation has been successfully completed.
- Administer medications and controlled substances and sign controlled substances sheets
- Document in the medical record with the abbreviation "NG"
- Perform patient assessments after the initial assessment or after the first assessment of the shift performed by the registered nurse.
- Perform and document routine procedures taught within the nursing graduate's generic nursing program including placing nasal gastric tubes, performing urinary catheterizations, applying sterile dressings, performing blood sugar checks and obtaining specimens.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
- AHA or American Red Cross BLS certification
Luminis Health Benefits Overview
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
- Wellness Programs
- Eligible for shift differentials/OT
- Eligible for commitment bonus
- Employee Assistance Programs and more
- Benefit offerings based on employment status
nursing graduate, med/surg orthopedics, patient care, NCLEX preparation, registered nurse supervision, medication administration, healthcare, patient assessments, nursing documentation
