Teacher Criteria

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Prepared by: [Your Name]

Date: [Date]

Introduction

The Nurse Practitioner Criteria outlines the standards and expectations for nurse practitioners (NPs) within our healthcare organization. These criteria are designed to ensure that NPs provide high-quality patient care, demonstrate clinical expertise, and maintain professional conduct.

Purpose

The purpose of these criteria is to:

• Define the qualifications and performance standards for NPs.

• Guide the hiring, evaluation, and professional development of NPs.

• Ensure consistent and high-quality care across the organization.

Scope

These criteria apply to all Nurse Practitioners in our organization, serving as benchmarks for hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.

Criteria Table

Criteria	Level of Performance	Rating (1-5)	Comments
Clinical Knowledge & Skills	Expertise in diagnosing and treating common and complex conditions
Patient Care & Management	Ability to provide comprehensive patient care and manage treatment plans
Communication Skills	Effectiveness in communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team
Professional Conduct	Adherence to ethical guidelines, professional behavior, and collaboration
Continuing Education	Engagement in ongoing education and professional development activities

Evaluation Process

1. Self-Assessment: NPs complete a self-assessment based on the criteria table to reflect on their performance and areas for improvement.

2. Peer Review: Colleagues provide feedback on the NP’s performance about the criteria, focusing on clinical skills, patient care, communication, and professional conduct.

3. Supervisor Evaluation: Supervisors conduct a formal evaluation, assessing the NP’s performance against each criterion using the rating scale provided.

4. Performance Review Meeting: The NP, supervisor and a representative from the HR department meet to discuss the evaluation results, set development goals, and create a professional growth plan.

5. Documentation and Follow-Up: All evaluation results and development plans are documented and monitored for progress. Follow-up meetings are scheduled to review achievements and address any ongoing concerns.

Rating Scale

Rating	Description
1 - Very Poor	Significantly below standards; requires immediate and substantial improvement.
2 - Poor	Below standards; needs targeted improvement to meet basic expectations.
3 - Average	Meets basic standards; competent but does not exceed expectations.
4 - Good	Above average; consistently meets and often exceeds expectations.
5 - Excellent	Exceptional; consistently exceeds expectations with outstanding performance.

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