CYNET_SYSTEMS_MAIN_LOGO.gif   DIRECTOR OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES SKILLS CHECKLIST
   NAME    
   LAST 4 OF SSN      
   DATE    
I hereby certify that ALL information I have provided to IMCS Group on this skills checklist and all other documentation, is true and accurate. I understand and acknowledge that any misrepresentation or omission may result in disqualification from employment and/or immediate termination.  
Instructions: This checklist is meant to serve as a general guideline for our client facilities as to the level of your skills within your nursing specialty. Please use the scale below to describe your experience/expertise in each area listed below.  
Proficiency Scale: 1 = No Experience
2 = Need Training
3 = Able to perform with supervision
4 = Able to perform independently

 
       
Rating Stars (Click) Knowledge on StandardsCompliance 1 2 3 4  
Regulatory and professional standards of care such as : JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc  
Quality/performance improvement programs  
Knowledgeof “tracer” methodology as a management tool   
Knowledge and practice of ofUniversal Behavioral Standards  
Knowledge and practice of of standards of nursing practice  
Knowledge and practice of nursing policies and procedures  
Rating Stars (Click) OperationalPerformance 1 2 3 4  
Personnel, supply and equipment budgets  
Collaborates with the other department head/ leaders  
Developsstrategic master staffing plans   
Ensure adequate staffing coverage   
Established productivity measures based on patient populationneeds  
Develops,oversees and monitors service/unit operational performance metrics   
Develops,oversees and monitor overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates  
Rating Stars (Click) ClinicalPractice/Patient Care 1 2 3 4  
Collaborates with the Nurse Executive and NurseManagers   
Establishes nursing care standards  
Evaluates overall staff compliance.  
Identifiesresearch protocols effecting the patient population served  
Ensuresaccountability in the provision of support services/ patient care  
Ensuresa safe and caring environment for patients   
Ensures positive healthteaching, patient and family expectations of care  
Developsinstitutional goals, objectives and values  
Fostersand implementsculturaldiversity programs    
Rating Stars (Click) Management 1 2 3 4  
Overall planning process s foreach unit within the service line  
Analyzespatient satisfaction survey   
Establish service based customerservices agenda   
Analyzes findingsfrom staff satisfaction survey   
Establish a service based recruitment andretention agenda   
Develop effective plans for delivery of nursing care  
Ensuresresolution of patient and family concerns or complaints   
Conductsmonthly meetings with the nursing management   
Address equipment, scheduling, and any staff concerns  
Monitor staff performance metrics and improvement activities  
Maintains good staff and customer relationship  
Promotes excellence, teamwork, adaptability & responsibility  
Rating Stars (Click) Human Resource Development/Management 1 2 3 4  
Hires,educates, mentors, and evaluates nursing management  
Workswith human resources to counsel,discipline and terminate staff as needed  
Educates nursing management in procedures and systems such as informationsystems, fiscal responsibility  
Promotesa level of professionalism on the unit  
Motivates staffacademic pursuit andcontinuing education and professional certification goals  
Rating Stars (Click) Interactive Relationships 1 2 3 4  
Empower nursing management and staff  
Utilize collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas  
Lead various interdisciplinary patient care committees   
Rating Stars (Click) Qualifications 1 2 3 4  
Current RN license in good standing in the state of practice  
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field   
Experience in nursing administration   
Experience in nursing administration or supervision  
Evidence of continuing education directly related to the job specifications.  
Rating Stars (Click) EMR 1 2 3 4  
Epic  
Cerner  
Eclipsys  
McKesson  
Meditech  
Other Computerized System  
Computerized Physician Order Entry  
Bar Coding for Medication Administration  
MY EXPERIENCE IS PRIMARILY IN:  
Unit No. of Years Unit No. of Years  
BURN POST PARTUM  
CRITICAL UNIT LABOR & DELIVERY  
PACU NEWBORN NURSERY  
NEUROLOGY LEVEL II NICU  
TELEMETRY LEVEL III NICU  
MEDICAL PICU  
SURGICAL  PEDIATRICS  
ONCOLOGY OB/GYN  
ORTHOPEDICS PSYCHIATRY  
OPERATING ROOM RRT  
EMERGENCY ROOM CRT  
TRAUMA CENTER LEVEL 1      
COMMUNITY ER      
RURAL ER      
Rating Stars (Click) AGE APPROPRIATE CARE 1 2 3 4  
Newborn/Neonatal (birth – 30 days)  
Infant (30 days-1 year)  
Toddler (1-3 years)  
Preschool (3-5 years)  
School Age Children (5-12 years)  
Adolescent (12-17 years)  
Young Adults (18-44 years)  
Middle Adults (45-64 years)  
Older Adults (>65 years)