Clinical competencies will be assessed as part of the annual performance appraisal. Documentation by the manager must be provided when a merit increase exceeds the suggested percentage increase as indicated by the raw score on the performance appraisal tool. Documentation of the performance appraisal is forwarded to Nursing Administration and Human Resources. Classified employees are appraised by using the performance standards, which are a part of their job description. Employees receive their job description during their orientation and are expected to familiarize themselves with the job expectations.
Job descriptions are competency based.
Unclassified employees have competency-based job descriptions and performance appraisals derived from them. Periodic review of the performance of unclassified employees may be organized by the manager to meet the needs of the employee, the manager and the appraisal system. Increases are not given if an employee is on a written disciplinary notice for noncompliance with mandatory inservices as outlined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Professional Nursing Organization. Increases may be given to employees who are on a written disciplinary notice for other reasons. Promotion of unclassified employees in staff nurse positions is based upon an individual employee's performance as measured by the performance appraisal instrument, experiential qualifications, and other factors.