KentuckyOne Health
Nursing Professional Development Program
KentuckyOne Health
Nursing Professional Development Program
Continuing Care Hospital
Flaget Memorial Hospital
Frazier Rehab Institute
Jewish Hospital Downtown
Jewish Hospital Medical Center East
Jewish Hospital Medical Center South
Jewish Hospital Medical Center Northeast
Jewish Hospital Medical Center Southwest
Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
Our Lady of Peace
Saint Joseph Berea
Saint Joseph East
Saint Joseph Hospital
Saint Joseph Jessamine
Saint Joseph London
Saint Joseph Martin
Saint Joseph Mt. Sterling
Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
University of Louisville Hospital
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents Pages 3
Introduction/Purpose/Objectives/Theoretical Framework Page 4
Eligibility Pages 5
Research, Evidence Based Practice, QI Project Definitions Page 6
NPDP Levels Page 7
Recognition of Achievement Page 8
Point Requirements for Completion Page 9
Skill Elements with points and evidence requirements Pages 10
Evaluation Page 16
NPDP Board Page 17
By-Laws Page 18
Board Members / Contact list Page 20
KentuckyOne Health
Nursing Professional Development Program
Introduction
The KentuckyOne Health (KOH) Nursing Professional Development Program has been developed by a diverse clinical group of nurses from all areas of the organization. The program provides advancement opportunities for staff nurses who are in clinical practice, recognizing and financially rewarding demonstrated achievement of clinical excellence. The program is intended to increase job satisfaction, improve the quality of patient care, and enhance recruitment and retention of the nursing staff. The program provides a mechanism to help the nurse advance in the achievement of their professional goals, emphasizing clinical practice, quality, patient safety, shared decision making, evidence based practice, and nursing research.
Purpose and Objectives
Purpose: The Nursing Professional Development Program (NPDP) encourages the professional development of the staff RN of KentuckyOne Health hospitals through demonstrated high quality, evidence-based nursing care, advancement of individual practice and the profession of Nursing.
1. To promote positive patient outcomes by motivating staff to achieve their highest level of clinical competence.
2. To keep the most competent staff in clinical practice.
3. To provide a mechanism for recruitment and retention of the highest quality personnel.
4. To allow for diversity and control of career choices.
5. To develop a nursing clinical advancement model reflective of current best practices in healthcare.
Theoretical Framework: Dr. Patricia Benner RN, PhD, FAAN
“Recognition, reward, and retention of the experienced nurse in positions of direct clinical practice… along with the documentation and adequate description of their practice…are the first steps in improving the quality of patient care.” Benner, 1982. From Novice to Expert, p. 402.
Eligibility
Ø Full-time, Part-time and Pool registered nurses who work a minimum of 1040 hours inthe designated application period are eligible to apply.
Ø Not currently active in the disciplinary process for one year prior to the online application
Ø Satisfactory performance appraisal with “Meets Expectations” on most recent evaluation
Ø Must have current supporting documentation from the department manager or director (direct supervisor) indicating performance to support the core values of KentuckyOne Health and the professional of Nursing
Ø Must submit a portfolio of supporting evidence for the NPDP level for which they are applying
Ø New applicants must have evidence of active participation in a QI (Quality Improvement),
EBP (Evidence-based Practice), or Research project designed to improve patient
outcomes within 24 months of application to the program
Ø All reapplying applicants must have evidence of a new QI, EBP, or research project
Very Important
All applicants must meet with either an NPDP Board member
or one of the Clinical Educators twice during this process:
Ø Once, prior to starting the portfolio process
Ø Final, prior to portfolio submission
This will help to ensure that all criteria have been met and that
your portfolio will be accepted without need for further
information or clarity.
NPDP Levels:
Professional Nurse Level I (Benner’s Advanced Beginner to Competent Range)
Ø Minimum of one year experience as staff RN within KentuckyOne Health
Ø Has completed Competency Based Orientation (CBO).
Ø Educational Requirements:
Ø BSN –OR—
Ø ADN or Diploma, AND enrolled in a BSN program –OR—
Ø ADN or Diploma AND 5 years clinical nursing experience AND certified in clinical specialty
Ø Score of “Meets Expectations” on current evaluation
Ø Must provide evidence of 8 points according to the NPDP criteria
Ø No mandatory requirement for progression within the program.
Nurse Leader Level II (Benner’s Competent to Proficient Range)
Ø Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience as a staff RN
Ø Minimum of 6 months experience as staff RN within KentuckyOne Health
Ø Has Competency Based Orientation (CBO).
Ø BSN required***
Ø Score of “Meets Expectations” on current evaluation
Ø Must have earned 11 points according to the NPDP criteria
Ø No mandatory requirement for progression within the program
Nurse Expert Level III (Benner’s Proficient to Expert Range)
Ø Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience as a staff RN
Ø Minimum of 6 months experience as a staff RN within KentuckyOne Health
Ø Has completed Competency Based Orientation (CBO).
Ø BSN required
Ø Must have current certification in clinical specialty (Note: ACLS, BLS, NRP, STABLE, TNCC are not considered professional certifications) An approved certification list is available on the NPDP website
Ø Score of “Meets Expectations” on current evaluation
Ø Must have earned 13 points according to the NPDP criteria
Ø No mandatory requirement for progression within the program
***Nurses who are enrolled in accredited RN to MSN programs may apply for levels 2 and 3 after
they have completed the identified BSN coursework in their program. The applicant must supply official notification from the academic institution that this coursework has been completed.
KentuckyOne Health Nursing Professional Development Program Application Process
Instructions for completion of the NPDP portfolio are available on the KentuckyOne Health Learning and Development web site:
http://insidekentuckyonehealth.org/Nursing/Professional-Development
Awards
Eligible RNs may advance in the Nursing Professional Development Program one time per calendar year. A one-time annual bonus is given to successful applicants within 30 days of the review board process.
· Clinical Nurse I - $2000
· Clinical Nurse II - $3500
· Clinical Nurse III - $6000
Recognition of Achievement
Advancement in the program indicates professional excellence, advanced clinical expertise, and numerous contributions to both the practice and profession of nursing. Recognitions of this accomplishment include:
· Recognition on the nurse’s unit
· Fliers to all departments/managers
· Monetary Bonus
· Certificate
· Recognition on the KentuckyOne website (with permission)
Point Requirements for KentuckyOne Health Nursing Professional Development Program
Important:
Evidence of active participation in a QI (Quality Improvement), EBP (Evidence-based Practice), or Research project designed to improve patient outcomes is mandatory for portfolio submission
At least one point must be earned from each category:
- Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements
- Structural Empowerment
- Exemplary Professional Practice
- Transformational Leadership
Portfolios that are submitted that do not meet this criteria will be returned to the applicant and will not be scored.
Skill Element / Points / Acceptable Evidence to Support the Skill Element: Use appropriate templates and submit requested validation / Check if using this criteria for your portfolioKnowledge, Innovations and Improvements
Research Project / 3 / Written verification of active involvement in Research Project. Verification must include your role in the project. (Form C)
Evidence Based Practice Project / 2 / Written verification of active involvement in Evidence Practice Project. Verification
must include your role in the project. (Form D)
Quality Improvement Project / 1 / Written verification of active involvement in Evidence Practice Project. Verification must include your role in the project. (Form E)
Participation in an approved KentuckyOne Health Nursing Journal club for at least 12 months with documented 75% attendance. / 1 maximum / Written verification from Journal Club chairperson confirming membership and attendance. Evidence of 4 or more rosters for journal club attendance. Syllabus for one critique presentation. (Form F)
Conference Poster Presentation:
local, regional =1 pt
national =2 pts / 2 points maximum / Copy of program agenda from conference listing poster and poster abstract. Photo of poster highly recommended. (Form G)
Conference Podium Presentation:
regionaI conference = l pt
national conference = 2 pts / 2points maximum / Copy of program agenda listing presentation. (Form H)
Be a primary grant writer for a KentuckyOne Health supported endeavor = 1 pt / 2 points maximum / Written verification from actual grant application with applicant listed as either primary or secondary investigator (Form I)
Skill Element / Points / Acceptable Evidence to Support the Skill Element: Use appropriate templates and submit requested validation / Check if using this criteria for your portfolio
Structural Empowerment
Currently enrolled in a BSN program / 1 / Official transcript (Form J)
Currently enrolled in a MSN program / 1 / Official transcript (Form J)
Currently enrolled in a DNP program / 2 / Official transcript (Form J)
Have MSN credential / 2 / Original copy of diploma or transcript showing degree completion (Form K)
Have a DNP credential / 3 / Original copy of diploma or transcript showing degree completion (Form K)
Current membership in professional Nursing Organization = 1 point / 2 points maximum / Copy of membership wallet card or certificate with expiration date. (Form L)
Professional Nursing Certification: at least one certification must be applicable to current area of clinical practice / 1 –maximum of 2 / Copy of certification wallet card or active certification credential with expiration date. Must be considered reimbursable as an eligible certification in the KentuckyOne Health Policy for certification reimbursement. (Note: professional certifications do not include AHA programs (such as ACLS, BLS, PALS) or other job required certifications such as NRP, STABLE or TNCC). If you have questions regarding whether a professional certification is usable for the NPDP program, please consult an NPDP Board member or Educator. A complete list is available on the website.
(Form M)
Skill Element / Points / Acceptable Evidence to Support the Skill Element: Use appropriate templates and submit requested validation / Check if using this criteria for your portfolio
Published article in a professional nursing publication:
Regional = 1 Pt (max of 2 pts)
National = 2 Pts
Book chapter = 3 Pts
Book = 4 Pts / 1( max 2)
2 pts max
3 pts max
4 pts max / Must be listed as an author. Copy of the article taken from the nursing journal with identifying journal information.
(Form N)
Award from a professional nursing organization
Local/Regional = 1 pt
National = 2 pts / Maximum of 2 points / Copy of professional award (Form O)
Participation in a community service activity* / 1—Maximum of 2 points / Written verification of participation from project coordinator/facilitator (Form P)
Development/management of a community service activity*
*The same community activity cannot be used for both participation and management points / 2
(Maximum) / Written verification of development/management of activity from project coordinator/facilitator.
(Form Q)
Participate as a credentialed medical interpreter / 1 / Must have evidence of class or training attendance as well as validation medical interpreter role (Form R)
Participated (assisted) in teaching a class/classes sponsored by the Nursing Education Department / 1 point each—maximum of 2 points / Written verification from Nursing Education Department to include class name, hours of instruction, date and times of class and CEs, if applicable
(Form S)
Competency/skills validator
Each 4 hours of competency or skills validation = 1 pt / 1—maximum of 2 / Written verification from Nursing Education Department verifying level of participation including hours spent in the actual validation process.
(Form T)
Skill Element / Points / Acceptable Evidence to Support the Skill Element: Use appropriate templates and submit requested validation / Check if using this criteria for your portfolio
Be a chairperson/co-chairperson of a unit council with 75% meeting attendance over a 12 month period
Be an active participant in a unit council with 75% meeting attendance over a 12 month period / 2
--OR—
1 / Written verification from Clinical Manager/Director of status and length of time in role. (Form U)
Be a champion or superuser for special projects with demonstrated return of information to the unit staff for at least 6 months / 1 point each.
Maximum of 2 / Written verification from Clinical Manager/Director of status and length of time in role. Written verification of activity and dissemination of information. (Form V)
Developed an e-learning module (LEARN module) which was published in the LEARN system / 1 point each.
Maximum of 2 / Written verification from the LEARN administrator to include: goals, title, distribution, date and CEs if applicable. (Form W)
Presentation of a case study or patient care conference (facility level or above) / 1 point each.
Maximum of 2 points. / Program flyer or attendance roster (Form X)
Skill Element / Points / Acceptable Evidence to Support the Skill Element: Use appropriate templates and submit requested validation / Check if using this criteria for your portfolio
Exemplary Professional Practice
AHA certifications that are not a job requirement: ie, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Stroke / 1 point each.
Maximum of 2 points. / Copy of certification wallet card or active certification credential with expiration date. (Form Y)
Having instructor status and fulfilling minimum instructor obligations in courses utilized by the Nursing Department(if not part of the job role): ie, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NVCI / 1 point each.
Maximum of 2 points. / Copy of certification wallet card or active certification credential with expiration date.
(Form Z)
Develop and deliver a clinical education program offering CEUs or contact hours / 1 point each.
Maximum of 2 points. / Program flyer with identifying information, attendance roster and summative evaluation
(Form AA)
Develop and deliver a patient education presentation / 1 point each.
Maximum of 2 points. / Written verification of presentation with date, time, roster, objectives and evaluations (Form BB)
Receive a KentuckyOne Health Nursing Award that is presented 4 times a year or less. / 1 point / Copy of Certificate (Form CC)
Transformational Leadership
Hold office or committee chairmanship in a professional nursing organization (at least a 12 month term):
Local/Regional
National / 1
2 / Written verification from Nursing Organization outlining office or committee on which the applicant served. Include dates of service. (Form DD)
Active committee member in a professional nursing organization (at least a 12 month term): Local/Regional/National / 1 / Written verification from Nursing Organization committee chairperson outlining office or committee on which the applicant served. Include dates of service. (Form DD)
Skill Element / Points / Acceptable Evidence to Support the Skill Element: Use appropriate templates and submit requested validation / Check if using this criteria for your portfolio
Active involvement in a KentuckyOne Healthcare facility committee/council for at least 12 months with documented 75% attendance* / 1—Maximum of 2 / Written verification from Committee chairperson confirming membership and attendance. (Form EE)
Chairperson/CoChairperson of a KentuckyOne Healthcare facility committee/council for at least 12 months with documented 75% attendance*
*May not collect points for participation and chairmanship of the same committee / 1—Maximum of 2 / Written verification from Committee leadership sponsor confirming membership and attendance. (Form EE)
Activity to increase patient experience or nursing satisfaction—Cannot be duplicate of Research, EBP or QI initiative / 1 maximum / Written verification of activity to increase patient experience or nursing satisfaction and metrics to support outcome goals signed by manager. (Form FF)
Preceptor for new employee or student nurse*
40 hours of preceptor time =1 pt / 1—maximum of 2 / Each source of evidence must include the name of the individual or student and the hours of precepted time. Written verification from Nsg Education (Students) or unit leadership (new staff) verifying preceptee and hours of precepted time. (Form GG)
Activity promoting a healthy lifestyle or work environment / 1 maximum / Written verification of enrollment and completion of a KentuckyOne Health wellness initiative (Form HH)
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