POSITION DESCRIPTION/ANNUAL APPRAISAL
(Facility name)
JOB CODE NUMBER / POSITION TITLE / REPORTS TO (TITLE)1054 / VP, Patient Care Services / CEO
DEPARTMENT NAME/ NUMBER / WORKING TITLE / NUMBER- DIRECT REPORTS
Adminsitration / / VP/CNO / 12
EFFECTIVE DATE / POSITION GRADE / POSITION NUMBER
1/03/01 / 000
Human Resources Signature:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The VP Patient Care Services has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating nursing services across the health care continuum by working with other administrative team members to provide administrative direction and oversight. The VP exercises final authority over all associates providing nursing care, regardless of reporting structure, within (facility name).
The VP also provides administrative direction and oversight to the departments of (list departments.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Integration of Nursing Services with all hospital services and functions.
2. Authority and responsibility for developing organization-wide patient care programs, policies, and procedures that describe how patients’ nursing care needs or needs of patient populations receiving nursing care treatment and services (are assessed, evaluated, and met) and, for establishing standards of nursing practice and standards of care.
3. Develops and implements the organization’s plans for providing nursing care, treatment and services to patients requiring nursing care, treatment and services.
4. Participates with governing body, management, medical staff, and clinical leaders in the (facilities name) decision-making structures and processes.
5. Provides sufficient number of qualified and competent staff to provide patient care and services.
6. Establishes standards for qualifications and competence of staff who provide nursing services and patient care services for designated departments.
7. Implements an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of care, treatment and services delivered to patients
8. Assures that appropriate orientation, in-service training, and continuing education are provided.
9. Assures effective and efficient financial utilization of resources and capital utilization; recommends space and other allocation of resources.
10. Fosters environment to achieve high associate satisfaction and retention of staff.
POSITION (MINIMUM) REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
Position Title: VP, Patient Care Services / Job Code:1054Department: Administration / Effective Date: 1/03/01
EDUCATION
If Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree required: (specify which field)
BSN required. Masters in nursing, health administration or business, or commensurate experience/education
License (specify)
Colorado RN
Certification: (specify
EXPERIENCE
If other: (specify)
7-10 years progressive nursing experience. MInimum 5 years experience in an executive level nursing or health care administration role.
OTHER SKILLS
Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Grammar/Spelling
Read/Comprehend
written instructions
Follow verbal
instructions
BLS (CPR)
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Computer (specify)
Typing wpm
Clerical (specify)
Other (specify)
Department Specific:
Public speaking and presentation skills
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
(FOR NURSING/ PATIENT CARE POSITIONS)
Neonate/Infant (birth-12mos)
Child/Pediatric (1-12yrs)
Adolescent (13-19yrs)
Adult (20-64yrs)
Geriatric (65yrs +)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work - (prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)
Light work - (Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently)
Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Heavy Work - (Exert up to 100lbs force occasionally, and/or 50lbs frequently, and/or 20lbs constantly)
Very Heavy Work - (Exert over 100lbs force occasionally, and/or over 50lbs frequently, and/or over 20lbs constantly)
OTHER:
Evaluate the requirements and activity percentage in time for
this position based on the following:
1 - Not at all (0%)
2 - Occasionally (1-33%)
3 - Frequently (34-66%)
4 - Continuously (67-100%)
Climbing
Bending
Crouching
Squatting
Crawling
Kneeling
Balancing
Reaching above head
Reaching above shoulder
Twisting at waist
Push/pull
Lift/carry
Lift from floor level up
Lift from waist level up
MENTAL/ EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Manages stress appropriately
Makes decisions under pressure
Manages anger/fear/hostility/
violence of others appropriately
Handles multiple priorities
Works independently
Work in confined/crowded areas
HAZARDS
Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals
Exposure to extreme conditions; hot/cold
Exposure to dust/fumes/ gasses
Exposure to electrical shock
Operation of heavy equipment
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to x-ray/
electromagnetic radiation
Exposure to high-pitched noises
Exposure to communicable
diseases
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Exposure to excessive sunlight or work outdoors
Unprotected heights
CRT (Computer monitor)
Other (please list below)
Minimum requirements of this position require individual to:
Stand for variable hour(s) p/day
Sit for variable hour(s) p/day
Walk for variable hour(s) p/day
Perform repetitive tasks/motions
Distinguish colors
Hear alarms/telephones/tape
recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
Ability to see
LIST PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE USED IN THIS POSITION:
Gloves
Gown
Mask
Respirator
Face Shield/Goggles
Aprons
Other (specify):
LIST OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES THAT ARE NOT ALREADY PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS A REQUIREMENT:
I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform the minimum requirements and essential functions of this position:EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: DATE:
EMPLOYEE NAME: SSN:
HIRE DATE: EVALUATION DUE IN HRD ON:
REASON FOR EVALUATION: 3 Month Annual Special
COMPETENCIES
COMPETENCIES/ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS (Please note: failure to meet ALL standards in this section will delay or cancel any increase awarded until this section is brought to standards.)
STANDARDS
1. Share Competencies (see below)
2. Age Specific Competencies (N/A)
3. Unit Specific Competencies (Please Attach)
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
1. TB Test Date:
2. Safety Extravaganza Date:
3. Integrity Training Date:
4. License (attach copy(s))
5. Certification (attach copy(s))
6. Nursing Practice Fair - Date:
Other:
INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE
2 / Exceeds / Performance far exceeds standards with minimal supervision1 / Meets / Performance fully meets standards
0 / Does Not Meet / Performance falls below standards
PLEASE NOTE: Performance of 0 or 2 require comments (use separate sheet if additional space is required)
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSSHARE
ORGANIZATION STANDARDS
1. Practices SENSING people’s needs before they ask.
2. Practices HELPING each other out.
3. Practices ACKNOWLEDGING others feelings through empathetic statements/actions
4. Actively RESPECTS the dignity/privacy of others.
5. Practices EXPLAINING what is happening in a situation.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC SHARE STANDARDS
Serves as a mentor and coach for the management team
Establishes and maintains excellent customer service and public relations through direct and delegated contacts
Rounds frequently on all units, soliciting feedback and input
Communicates changes clearly and promptly to all affected associates
Sets high standards and ensures ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement for patient satisfaction
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
An average rating of ‘1’ or greater is considered competent. Please indicate either MEETS or DOES NOT MEET in COMPETENCIES SECTION above
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 1: Integration of Nursing Services with all hospital services and functions
Weight = 30%
STANDARDS
Actively participates in strategic planning and program development
Works collaboratively with all departments to plan and coordinate patient care programs
Gives input and guidance in the development of organizational and administrative policies and procedures
Provides administrative oversight for JCAHO and other regulatory requirements to ensure systems are in place to comply with standards
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 2: Authority and responsibility for developing organization-wide patient care programs, policies, and procedures that describe how patients’ nursing care needs or needs of patient populations receiving nursing care treatment and services (are assessed, evaluated, and met) and, for establishing standards of nursing practice and standards of care.
Weight = 5%
STANDARDS
Provides for mechanisms to communicate policies, procedures and standards of practice to all nursing staff
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 3: Develops and implements the organization’s plans for providing nursing care, treatment and services to patients requiring nursing care, treatment and services.
Weight = 5%
STANDARDS
Develops and reviews annually, as necessary, the organizational plan for patient care
Approves all nursing and patient care support departments scope of services and goals
Assures that an effective and efficient patient care planning system is established
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 4: Participates with governing body, management, medical staff, and clinical leaders in the (facility name) decision-making structures and processes.
Weight = 25%
STANDARDS
Attends Medical Staff Executive Committee and is represented directly, through delegation, at all other medical staff departments and committees
Attends, as the nursing representative, all Board of Trustee meetings
Collaborates effectively with physicians, peers and administrative staff to promote interdisciplinary communication
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 5: Provides sufficient number of qualified and competent staff to provide patient care and services.
Weight = 5%
STANDARDS
Approves all nursing staffing plans and grids
Adjusts staffing needs directly or through delegation to assure adequate patient careApproves all outside nursing and other line responsible outside agency staffing contracts.
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 6: Establishes standards for qualifications and competence of staff who provide nursing services and patient care services for designated departments.
Weight = 5%
STANDARDS
Ensures that nursing and other line responsible staff meet minimal training, education and competency requirements
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 7: Implements an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of care, treatment and services delivered to patients
Weight = 5%
STANDARDS
Assures that all departments monitor the quality of nursing and patient care
Leads patient safety and medication safety initiatives in collaboration with pharmacy and risk management
Fosters and promotes an environment conducive to safe and quality patient care
Maintains appropriate quality control and improvement programs in nursing and support service departments while participating with leaders from the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical areas in planning, promoting, and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities.
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 8 Assures that appropriate orientation, in-service training, and continuing education are provided.
Weight = 5%
STANDARDS
Assures annual evaluation of nursing staff education requirements
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION #9 Assures effective and efficient financial utilization of resources and capital utilization; recommends space and other allocation of resources.
Weight = 10%
STANDARDS
Develops and manages the Nursing Services portion of the budget
Directs patient care research activities, including investigation of new techniques, practices, equipment and products
Stewards resources, both human and capital, to maximize profitability
Provides input into the selection of outside and contracted patient care resources
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
Rating / 0 / 1 / 2 / COMMENTSESSENTIAL FUNCTION # 10 Fosters environment to achieve high associate satisfaction and retention of staff.
Weight = 5%
STANDARDS
Seeks improvement and continuously raises bar for Gallup Associate Satisfaction scores
Monitors staff turnover rates
Leads recruitment and retention efforts for patient care services
Models “Chief Retention Officer” concept for nursing directors and managers
Comments:
SUM OF RATINGS ______/NUMBER OF RATINGS = AVERAGE RATING ______
AVERAGE RATING x WEIGHT ______= TOTAL POINTS ______
STRENGTHS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS/PREVIOUS GOALS:
SKILLS IMPROVEMENT/JOB GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Goals - List opportunities for improvement/new skills to learn/develop during coming year: / Plan - Identify resources available/needed (education, assistance, tools, etc) in order to attainSUPERVISOR AND/OR MANAGER COMMENTS:
EMPLOYEE COMMENTS:
Supervisor Signature: / Date:Director Signature: / Date:
Employee Signature:
**My signature indicates that I have seen and discussed this evaluation with my supervisor and does not necessarily imply agreement with its contents. (for evaluation purposes only) / Date: