Nursing Graduate - Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit - February 2026 Cohort

Company: Luminis Health
Location: Lanham
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Nursing Graduate - Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit - February 2026 Cohort at Luminis Health summary: This position is for a nursing graduate working under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in a progressive care or stepdown unit. The role involves assisting with medication transcription, patient assessments, routine nursing procedures, and documentation while adhering to strict supervision and regulatory guidelines. The nursing graduate is not authorized to perform independent nursing duties or take on charge responsibilities until fully licensed. Overview: 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 graduates name as credentials. 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 graduates 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. Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. Eligible to sit for NCLEX – A nursing graduate shall cease practice as a nursing graduate immediately if the nursing graduate fails two attempts at the NCLEX exam or has not successfully taken and passed the NCLEX exam within 120 days of application to the board of nursing. A nursing graduate shall cease practice as a nursing graduate: (a) No later than 120 days after the date the nursing graduate submitted an application to the Board; or (b) Immediately if the nursing graduate fails the second NCLEX examination. A nursing graduate may not: (a) Work without the physical presence of and direct supervision by a registered nurse; (b) Refer to oneself or practice as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN); (c) Be considered a staff person for purposes of a staffing pattern; (d) Accept charge responsibilities; or (e) Perform initial patient assessment or the first patient assessment of a shift, develop patient plans of care, evaluate or document patient discharge, or independently administer medications or intravenous therapy. Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. • Retirement Plan w/employer contribution. • Paid Time Off. • Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits. • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full time employees • Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more Pay Range$25—$30 USD 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 • Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges. Keywords: nursing graduate, patient care, medication administration, progressive care unit, stepdown unit, nursing supervision, clinical documentation, NCLEX preparation, healthcare assistant, acute care nursing

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