Transcript Professional Advancement Model: STC Nurses Rising To The Top

Professional Advancement
Model for Nurses
Office of Clinical Practice & Professional Development
[email protected].
Copyright 2009
Brief Background
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Professional Practice Partnership in effect for
the past 15 years without significant change
Nurses’ feedback indicated they were
interested on more opportunities for
professional growth and advancement
A Design Team convened on November 2006 to
design the Professional Advancement Model.
The membership included 53 staff RNs (of
varying experience, tenure, shift), and
management (directors, and managers)
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Purpose
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The role of the registered nurse is pivotal to the success of
the relationship-based care model and forms the foundation
of the Professional Advancement Model. UMMC nurses:
• Direct our practice through our governance structure.
• Contribute to the development of the body of nursing
knowledge through research, evidence-based practice, and
performance improvement.
• Practice the art and science of nursing to the full extent of our
licensure; and share our knowledge with patients, families,
interdisciplinary colleagues and peers.
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The model provides opportunities for advancement through
nurses’ contributions to patient care, nursing practice, and
the profession of nursing.
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Objectives
Purpose
 Provide opportunity for nurses have choice to
move beyond entry level role based on interest in
professional development, and increasing
responsibility and accountability for leading
nursing practice and care delivery
Objectives
• Enhance professional growth and development
• Provide recognition for professional contributions
• Encourage involvement of bedside nurses in decisions
that support/enhance patient care outcomes
• Provide motivation for direct care nurses to pursue
higher education, certification and other professional
achievements
• Recruit & retain the highest caliber of nurses at UMMC
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Elements of Each Role
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Nurses in all roles are expected to contribute in
the following areas:
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Clinical Practice and Care Delivery
Professional Development
Service Quality & Safety
Unit Operations
Criteria developed for each role that define
performance expectations
Advancement in the new model requires the nurse
to meet defined criteria related to Clinical
Practice, Professional Development, Safety, and
Unit Operations.
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New Roles and Job Titles
New Title
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Clinical Nurse I
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Clinical Nurse II
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Senior Clinical Nurse I
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Senior Clinical Nurse II
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Clinical Nurse I
New grad or nurse with less than 12
months experience.
Become competent in nursing practice and
learn the institution.
Begin participation in unit governance.
Successfully pass the probationary
period within 6 months.
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Clinical Nurse II
The minimum role for all nurses at UMMC with
< 12 months experience.
Practice and adhere to the guidelines specified
in the UMMC Professional Nurse Role.
Competent in the skills/knowledge required for
all nurses beyond the entry level role.
Full participation in unit governance.
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Senior Clinical Nurse I
This role is aimed for the nurse who is a clinical
and professional leader at the unit level.
Advances evidence based practices.
Leads unit governance initiatives.
Mentors others to achieve and grow in the role of
the professional nurse.
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Senior Clinical Nurse II
Designed for the nurse who has achieved expertise and
leadership in the clinical and professional role, within the
unit and beyond.
Leads and evaluates evidence based practice.
Actively participates and/or leads organizational initiatives.
Mentors and coaches nurses and other disciplines.
Exemplifies the role of the professional nurse.
Demonstrates active involvement in clinical & professional
nursing beyond the walls of the unit and/or organization.
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How Do I Apply?
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Clinical Nurse I may advance to Clinical
Nurse II at end of probation, if fulfilling
requirements
Decisions for CNII occur at the Manager’s
level
Applications for promotion to SCNI and
SCN II are submitted to the Transition
Team through the Office of Professional
Development (S10B02)
Submissions accepted every 3 months.
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Recommendations
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Read the role descriptions and criteria
carefully
Complete the individual RN assessment
tool to get a general idea of what role you
qualify for
Meet with your manager or designee to
discuss
Start your nursing portfolio and
application packet
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New Opportunities for Everyone
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Membership in professional organizations
Continuing Education requirements (varies
according to role)
Recognition and rewards of participation and
involvement at all levels (unit, organization,
community)
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Application Process
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Discussion with Manager
Compose your portfolio
Draft application packet
Obtain letter of recommendation
from manager and one peer review
Submit within timeline – opportunity
to apply every 3 months.
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Transition Team
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The Team reviews applications for
advancement to SCNI and SCNII roles
and make recommendations
Team members consist of Director,
Managers, Clinical Nurses, Charge
Nurses, CPPD
Meets quarterly
RN not meeting the requirements of a
role can re-apply as early as the next
application period.
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For More Information
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If you have question about this
model, contact:
[email protected].
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