NurseStaffing

Week 4 Assignment

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff 

In this assignment, you will perform in the role of a nurse manager on a typical med-surg nursing unit.  The unit is new - and has no current staff members. This is not the unit you work on now, it's a new unit.  There is no history or past manager or current staff.  You are starting from scratch.  Your your text, the library, and your nursing knowledge to create a new staff, train them, and finally evaluate staff performance.   Read Chapter 20 before beginning this assignment.

Be sure to read the grading rubric closely for this assignment.  Link is below.

This assignment demonstrates the following course objectives:

· CO5.  Apply basic concepts of human resource management to professional nursing practice situations. (SLO #1, 2)

EPSLO 2.  Apply contemporary leadership and management concepts and theories to innovate practice environments, problem-solve, and effect change.

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships

6.4 Work with other professionals to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values.

6.4c Engage in constructive communication to facilitate conflict management

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships  

6.2 Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.  

6.2a Apply principles of team dynamics including team roles, to facilitate effective team functioning.

Approved Resources to Use in this Assignment:

· The course textbook,

· Any published peer-reviewed full-text article from the CINAHL database

· .org, or .gov website with published credible information.

· The use of AI is not permitted in this DQ.

· All sources must be published within the last 5 years.

***Assignment:***

Your assignment is to create a written plan to select, develop (in-service training and orientation), and evaluate your new staff based on published literature on best practices.

Paper Outline: (APA 7th Edition Format)

· Detailed Description of your unit pediatric neurodevelopment unit for autism (use your imagination):  # beds, types of patients, the number of RNs, LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and staff you will need to hire.  Create a 2-week schedule for staffing the unit.

· Leadership Roles and Behaviors: Detailed description of the management structure in the organization of which your unit is a part of, the nurse manager roles and behaviors, and other leadership roles and behaviors of the unit personnel.  Credentials and experience required of nurse leaders should be included.

· Communication on the Unit:  Detailed description of other disciplines that are involved in the delivery of care on your unit; how does each contribute to quality care?  An effective communication model is described in detail to facilitate delegation and continuity of care.  One scholarly reference was provided.

· Selection Process:  Define the selection process you will use to interview and hire the staff.  Include any background checks, testing, etc. that you find beneficial. Explain why you chose these decisions.  Decisions should be evidence-based.

· In-service Training and Orientation:  Plan the orientation process for your unit.  How will you onboard and orient the new staff to your unit and expectations?  Explain why you made these decisions.  Decisions should be evidence-based.

· Evaluation:  What will your evaluation system look like?  Explain how you will provide feedback and evaluation to your newly hired staff for the first two years.  Explain why you made these decisions.  Decisions should be evidence-based.

Include an introductory and conclusions section.  The introductory paragraph should include a purpose statement for the paper.  Use published, peer-reviewed literature and scholarly sources for this assignment.  You will be basing your decisions on evidence-based literature. A minimum of 3 published, peer-reviewed articles within the last 5 years (no blog posts). 

This assignment is limited to 11 pages, including the title and references page.  Use your imagination and evidence-based literature to develop your unit.  Upload your assignment below.  APA Format (but no abstract) is required for this paper.  The paper will be screened with Turnitin within Chalk & Wire (Anthology) for originality.  The paper's title page should include the Statement of Authorship from the RN-BSN Handbook.

NUR 430 Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff Nov 2022 Unit Description (10 points) a. (10 points) Exemplary: The paper includes a detailed description of the unit and the # beds, types of patients, management structure in the organization and what you plan for on the unit; the number of RNs, LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and staff you will need to hire. The plan is fully appropriate for the type of unit and patients. b. (8 points) Proficient: The paper includes a description of the unit and the # beds, types of patients, management structure in the organization and what you plan for on the unit; the number of RNs, LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and staff you will need to hire. The plan is mostly appropriate for the type of unit and patients. c. (6 points) Marginal: The paper includes an incomplete description of the unit and the # beds, types of patients, management structure in the organization and what you plan for on the unit; the number of RNs, LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and staff you will need to hire. The plan is only partially appropriate for the type of unit and patients. d. (4 points) Weak: the description of the unit is significantly incomplete. e. (0 points) No Credit: Description not included. Unit Management (10 points) EPSLO5 AACN Domain 10 10.3 Develop Capacity for Leadership 10.3d Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors a. (10 points) Exemplary: The paper provides a detailed description of the management structure in the organization of which your unit is a part, the nurse manager roles, and their behaviors, and other leadership roles and behaviors of the unit personnel are included. The credentials and experience required of nurse leaders will also be included. b. (8 points) Proficient: The paper is missing one of the following: a detailed description of the management structure in the organization of which your unit is a part, the nurse manager roles, and their behaviors, and other leadership roles and behaviors of the unit personnel. The credentials and experience required of nurse leaders. c. (6 points) Marginal: The paper is missing two of the following: a detailed description of the management structure in the organization of which your unit is a part, the nurse manager roles, and their behaviors, and other leadership roles and behaviors of the unit personnel. The credentials and experience required of nurse leaders. d. (4 points) Weak: The paper is missing three or more of the following: a detailed description of the management structure in the organization of which your unit is a part, the nurse manager roles, and their behaviors, and other leadership roles and behaviors of the unit personnel. The credentials and experience required of nurse leaders. e. (0 points) No credit: The description is not included.

Interprofessional Partnerships (10 points) EPSLO2 AACN Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships 6.2 Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics. 6.2a Apply principles of team dynamics including team roles, to facilitate effective team functioning. a. (10 points) Exemplary: The paper includes a detailed description of other disciplines that are involved in the healthcare team and how each contributes to the quality of care. An effective communication model is provided in detail to facilitate delegation and continuity of care. At least one scholarly reference is provided. b. (8 points) Proficient: The paper is missing one of the following: a detailed description of other disciplines that are involved in the healthcare team and how each contributes to the quality of care. An effective communication model is provided in detail to facilitate delegation and continuity of care. At least one scholarly reference is provided. c. (6 points) Marginal: The paper is missing two of the following: a detailed description of other disciplines that are involved in the healthcare team and how each contributes to the quality of care. An effective communication model is provided in detail to facilitate delegation and continuity of care. At least one scholarly reference is provided. d. (4 points) Weak: The paper is missing three of the following: a detailed description of other disciplines that are involved in the healthcare team and how each contributes to the quality of care. An effective communication model is provided in detail to facilitate delegation and continuity of care. At least one scholarly reference is provided. e. (0 points) No credit: No description included. Schedule (10 points) a. (10 points) Exemplary: The plan includes a clear and complete two-week schedule of staffing that is fully appropriate for the type of unit, organizational structure, and staffing. b. (8 points) Proficient: The plan includes a two-week schedule of staffing that is mostly appropriate for the type of unit, organizational structure, and staffing. c. (6 points) Marginal: The plan includes a schedule of staffing that is partially appropriate for the type of unit, organizational structure, or staffing. d. (4 points) Weak: The schedule is significantly incomplete or inappropriate. e. (0 points) No credit: No credit. Evidence-based Staff Selection (10 points) a. (10 points) Exemplary: The paper includes a detailed description of the selection process used to interview and hire the staff. Includes any background checks, testing, etc. that you find beneficial. The reason for each decision is clearly explained. All decisions are evidence-based. b. (8 points) Proficient: The paper includes a description of the selection process used to interview and hire the staff. Includes any background checks, testing, etc. that you find beneficial. The reasons for most decisions are clearly explained. Most decisions are evidence-based.

c. (6 points) Marginal: The paper includes a partial description of the selection process used to interview and hire the staff. The reasons for some decisions are clearly explained. Some decisions are evidence-based. d. (4 points) Weak: The description of the selection process is significantly incomplete. e. (0 points) No credit: No credit. Evidence-based Orientation (10 points) a. (10 points) Exemplary: The paper details the orientation process for your unit and includes how will you onboard and orient the new staff to your unit and expectations. Paper explains why you made these decisions. Decisions should be evidence-based and appropriate for the staff and unit. b. (8 points) Proficient: The paper outlines the orientation process for your unit and includes how will you onboard and orient the new staff to your unit and expectations. Paper explains reasons for most decisions. Decisions are evidence-based and mostly appropriate for the staff and unit. c. (6 points) Marginal: The paper provides a partial orientation process for your unit. The paper explains reasons for some decisions. Some decisions are evidence-based and appropriate for the staff and unit. d. (4 points) Weak: The orientation is significantly incomplete and lacking in reasons or evidence to support decisions. e. (0 points) No credit: Orientation process was not discussed. Evidence-based Evaluation (15 points) a. (15 points) Exemplary: The paper fully describes what your evaluation system looks like. The paper explains how you will provide feedback and evaluation to your newly hired staff for the first two years. Rationale explains why all decisions were made based on evidence. b. (13 points) Proficient: The paper describes what your evaluation system looks like. The paper explains how you will provide feedback and evaluation to your newly hired staff for the first two years. Rationale explains why most decisions were made based on evidence. c. (11 points) Marginal: The paper partially describes what your evaluation system looks like. Rationale explains why some decisions were made based on evidence. d. (9 points) Weak: The evaluation system is significantly incomplete. e. (0 points) No credit: No description included. Research Supporting the Plan (10 points) a. (10 points) Exemplary: The paper is supported with a minimum of 3 published, peer-reviewed articles within the last 5 years; all clearly support the decisions in the plan. b. (8 points) Proficient: The paper is supported with a minimum of 3 published, peer-reviewed articles all from within the last 5 years; most clearly support the decisions in the plan. c. (6 points) Marginal: At least 2 sources are published, peer-reviewed, and from within the last 5 years; some support the decisions in the plan. d. (4 points) Weak: One source is published, peer-reviewed, and from within the last 5 years. e. (0 points) No credit: No sources were provided.

Written Communication & Originality (10 points) a. (10 points) Exemplary: The plan uses professional language and includes an introduction and summary. There are no spelling or grammar errors. Turn-it-In Report verifies student produced original content. b. (8 points) Proficient: The plan uses mostly professional language and includes an introduction and summary. There are no more than 2 spelling or grammar errors. Turn-it-In Report verifies student produced original content. c. (6 points) Marginal: The plan uses somewhat professional language and includes an introduction and summary. There are no more than 3 spelling or grammar errors. Turn-it-In Report verifies student produced original content. d. (4 points) Weak: The language of the plan is significantly lacking in professionalism or has more than 3 spelling or grammar errors, or is missing an introduction and/or summary, or the Turn-it- In Report verifies substantial similarity (>50%) to other content. e. (0 points) No credit: The language of the plan is significantly lacking in professionalism, missing an introduction and summary, and the Turn-it-In Report verifies substantial similarity (>75%) to other content; may be cause for disqualification of the submitted assignment. APA Formatting (5 points) a. (5 points) Exemplary: The paper is in correct APA format, including title page, margins, headings and subheadings, in-text, and reference page citations, including DOI's. b. (4 points) Proficient: APA formatting is mostly correct. c. (3 points) Marginal: APA formatting has a few errors or omissions. d. (2 points) Weak: APA formatting is significantly incorrect.

e. (0 points) No credit.