RN Core Competencies Manual

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Contains blank forms, step by step instructions for completion of all forms and competed example to administer, assess, collect aggregate data to identify learning needs, track and document RN Core nursing competencies that meets the intent of the JCAHO standard.

• Policies, Procedures and blank forms for performance appraisal and nursing service competency assessment.
• Forms are generic and will not require modification or revision before use by hospitals and healthcare institutions.
• Step by step instructions on how to perform the 17 core competencies that have universal application for the practice of registered nursing for every hospital or health care institution in the U.S.
• Objective, measurable performance appraisal & competency assessment system; performance improvement plan to correct below standard ratings.
• Objectively demonstrates that RNs have taken what they learned in the classroom & put that knowledge in to action in the performance of their job duties, the definition of competency.
• Streamlined documentation process for nursing service competency.

Section I:

• Competence Assessment/Performance Appraisal Program Policy and Procedure
• Employee Appraisal Form/Instructions
• Employee Health Requirements
• Performance Improvement Plan for Below Standard Ratings
• Performance Appraisal Completed Example
• Performance Appraisal Summary Form
• Performance Appraisal Board Report
• Performance Appraisal Board Report Example
• Competency Development Form
• Competency Follow-up Form
• Competency Follow-up Completed Example
• Permanent Competency Information For Licensed Nurses Form
• Permanent Competency Information For Licensed Nurses Completed Example
• Nursing Service Competency By Service Area and Performance Appraisal Date Form
• Nursing Service Competency By Service Area and Performance Appraisal Date Example
• RN Core Nursing Competency Form
• RN Core Nursing Competency Example
• Performance Improvement Plan for Below Standard Rating
• Performance Improvement Plan for Below Standard Rating Example
• Employee Equipment Competency Validation Form
• Non Patient Care Equipment Form
• Non Patient Care Equipment Example
• AM/POS Patient Care Equipment Form
• AM/POS Patient Care Equipment Form Example
• RN Core Summary Form for RN
• RN Core Summary Example

As a Needs Assessment

As a Report for Below Standard Ratings

As Documentation of Competency Status for an Entire Unit

• Collection of Aggregate Data
• Index of Forms and Instructions for Completion

Section II:

• Competency #I: Assignment of Patient Care
• Competency #II: Performs All Aspects of Intravenous Therapy
• Competency #III: Provides Appropriate Nursing Care (Age Specific) To Acute Medical Patient Population

  Growth and Development (Infancy)

  Growth and Development (Toddler)

  Growth and Development (Preschooler)

  Growth and Development (Schoolchildren)

  Growth and Development (Preadolescence)

  Growth and Development (Young Adults)

  Growth and Development (Middle years)

  Growth and Development (Later Maturity)

• Competency #IV: Documents Nursing Care On Patient Records Consistent With Written Guidelines
• Competency #V: Assists Physician In Performing Elective/Emergency Procedures
• Competency #VI: Uses Hospital Resources For Patient Care
• Competency #VII: Performs Role Of Primary Associate Nurse
• Competency #VIII: Prepares And Administers Medication According To Hospital Policy/Procedure
• Competency #IX: Administers Blood/Blood Products To Patients According To Hospital Procedure
• Competency #X: Transcribes Physician’s Orders
• Competency #XI: Complies With Safety And Emergency Procedures
• Competency # XII: Admits, Transfers, and Discharges Patients
• Competency # XIII: Attaches Patient To Telemetry/Lifepak Monitor; Obtains and Interprets A Cardiac Rhythm Strip
• Competency # XIV: Performs A Physical Assessment On Assigned Patients On Admission, Once Every Eight Hours, And When Indicated, Based On The Condition Of The Patient
• Competency # XV: In Collaboration With The Patient, Significant Others, and Other Health Team Members: Identifies Nursing Diagnosis (Patient Care Needs) And Develops Patient Care Plans For Patient Population Served
• Competency # XVI: Uses Equipment Required For Implementing Patient Care
• Competency # XVII: Assesses Learning Needs Of Patient/Family; Plans, Provides, Evaluates, And Documents Patient/Family Education
• Bibliography

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