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. 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 of best practices.
Paper Outline:
- Description of your unit (use your imagination): # 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. Create a 2-week schedule of staffing.
- 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 paragraph. 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.
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 (no abstract) is required for this paper.
This assignment demonstrates the following course objectives:
- 5. Apply basic concepts of human resource management to professional nursing practice situations. (SLO #1, 2)
You will upload your assignment to Chalk and Wire, where you will have access to a Turnitin originality report. You are encouraged to upload the assignment early so that you can make any corrections necessary based on the feedback. View the grading rubric here.
