What are the responsibilities and job description for the nursing graduate position at Luminis Health?
**Nursing Graduate Position Summary:** We are seeking a nursing graduate to join our team, providing direct supervision and support to assist in the development of their nursing skills.
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.
Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Certification/Licensure:
- AHA or American Red Cross BLS certification
Luminis Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition assistance benefits, employee referral bonus program, paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D for full-time employees, wellness programs, and more.
