Core competencies under the 11 Key Areas of Responsibility

Key Areas of ResponsibilityCore Competency:Indicators

A. Safe and Quality Nursing CareCore Competency 1:Demonstrates knowledge base on the health /illnessstatus of individual / groups

Identifies the health needs of the clients(individuals, families, population groupsand/or communities) Explains the health status of the clients/groups

Core Competency 2.Provides sound decision making in the care of individuals families/groupsconsidering their beliefs and values

Identifies clients wellness potential and/orhealth problem Gathers data related to the health condition Analyzes the data gathered Selects appropriate action tosupport/enhance wellness response;manage the health problem Monitors the progress of the action taken

Core Competency 3:Promotes safety and comfort and privacy of clients

Performs age-specific safety measures in allaspects of client care Performs age-specific comfort measures inall aspects of client care Performs age-specific measures to ensureprivacy in all aspects of client care

Core Competency 4:Sets priorities innursing care based onclients needs

Identifies the priority needs of clients Analyzes the needs of clients Determines appropriate nursing care toaddress priority needs/problems

Core Competency 5:Ensures continuity ofcare

Refers identified problem to appropriateindividuals / agencies Establishes means of providing continuousclient care

Core Competency 6:Administers medications and other health therapeutics

Conforms to the 10 golden rules in medication administration and healthTherapeutics

Core Competency 7:Utilizes the nursingprocess as frameworkfor nursing7.1 Performscomprehensive andsystematic nursingassessment

Obtains informed consent Completes appropriate assessment forms Performs appropriate assessment techniques Obtains comprehensive client information Maintains privacy and confidentiality Identifies health needs

7.2 Formulates aplan of care incollaboration withclients and othermembers of the healthteam

Includes client and his family in care planning Collaborates with other members of thehealth team States expected outcomes of nursingintervention maximizing clients competence Develops comprehensive client care planmaximizing opportunities for prevention ofproblems and/or enhancing wellnessresponse Accomplishes client-centered discharge plan

7.3 Implementsplanned nursing careto achieve identifiedoutcomes

Explains interventions to clients and familybefore carrying them out to achieve identifiedoutcomes Implements nursing intervention that is safeand comfortable Acts to improve clients health condition orhuman response Performs nursing activities effectively and ina timely manner Uses the participatory approach to enhanceclient-partners empowering potential forhealthy life style/wellness

7.4 Evaluatesprogress towardexpected outcomes

Monitors effectiveness of nursinginterventions Revises care plan based on expectedOutcomes

B. Management of Resources and EnvironmentC. Health EducationCore Competency 1:Organizes work load to facilitate client care

Identifies tasks or activities that need to beaccomplished Plans the performance of tasks or activitiesbased on priorities Verifies the competency of the staff prior todelegating tasks Determines tasks and procedures that canbe safely assigned to other members of theteam Finishes work assignment on time

Core Competency 2:Utilizes financial resources to support client care

Identifies the cost-effectiveness in theutilization of resources Develops budget considering existingresources for nursing care

Core Competency 3:Establishesmechanism to ensureproper functioning ofequipment

Plans for preventive maintenance program Checks proper functioning of equipmentconsidering the:- intended use- cost benefits- infection control- safety- waste creation and disposal storage Refers malfunctioning equipment toappropriate unit

Core Competency 4:Maintains a safeenvironment

Complies with standards and safety codesprescribed by laws Adheres to policies, procedures and protocolson prevention and control of infection Observes protocols on pollution-control(water, air and noise) Observes proper disposal of wastes Defines steps to follow in case of fire,earthquake and other emergency situations.

Core Competency 1:Assesses the learningneeds of the client-partner/s

Obtains learning information throughinterview, observation and validation Analyzes relevant information Completes assessment records appropriately Identifies priority needs

Core Competency 2:Develops healtheducation plan basedon assessed andanticipated needs

Considers nature of learner in relation to:social, cultural, political, economic,educational and religious factors. Involves the client, family, significant othersand other resources in identifying learningneeds on behavior change for wellness,healthy lifestyle or management of healthproblems Formulates a comprehensive health educationplan with the following components:objectives, content, time allotment, teachinglearningresources and evaluation parameters Provides for feedback to finalize the plan

Core Competency 3:Develops learningmaterials for health

Develops information education materials appropriate to the level of the client Applies health education principles in the education development of information educationMaterials

Core Competency 4:Implements the healtheducation plan

Provides for a conducive learning situationin terms of time and place Considers client and familys preparedness Utilizes appropriate strategies thatmaximize opportunities for behavior changefor wellness/healthy life style Provides reassuring presence through activelistening, touch, facial expression andgestures Monitors client and familys responses tohealth education

Core Competency 5: Evaluates the outcome of health education

Utilizes evaluation parameters Documents outcome of care Revises health education plan based onclient response/outcome/s

D. Legal ResponsibilityCore Competency 1:Adheres to practicesin accordance with thenursing law and otherrelevant legislationincluding contracts,informed consent.

Fulfills legal requirements in nursing practice Holds current professional license Acts in accordance with the terms ofcontract of employment and other rules andregulations Complies with required continuingprofessional education Confirms information given by the doctor forinformed consent Secures waiver of responsibility for refusalto undergo treatment or procedure Checks the completeness of informedconsent and other legal forms

Core Competency 2:Adheres toorganizational policiesand procedures, localand national

Articulates the vision, mission of theinstitution where one belongs Acts in accordance with the establishednorms of conduct of the institution /organization/legal and regulatoryrequirements

Core Competency 3:Documents carerendered to clients

Utilizes appropriate client care records andreports. Accomplishes accurate documentation in allmatters concerning client care inaccordance to the standards of nursingpractice.

E. Ethico-moral ResponsibilityCore Competency 1:Respects the rights ofindividual / groups

Renders nursing care consistent with theclients bill of rights: (i.e. confidentiality ofinformation, privacy, etc.)

Core Competency 2:Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decision and actions

Meets nursing accountability requirementsas embodied in the job description Justifies basis for nursing actions andjudgment Projects a positive image of the profession

Core Competency 3:Adheres to thenational andinternational code ofethics for nurses Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nursesand abides by its provision Reports unethical and immoral incidents toproper authorities

F. Personal and Professional DevelopmentCore Competency 1:Identifies own learningneeds

Identifies ones strengths, weaknesses/limitations Determines personal and professional goalsand aspirations

Core Competency 2:Pursues continuingeducation

Participates in formal and non-formaleducation Applies learned information for theimprovement of care

Core Competency 3:Gets involved inprofessionalorganizations andcivic activities

Participates actively in professional, social,civic, and religious activities Maintains membership to professionalorganizations Support activities related to nursing andhealth issues

Core Competency 4:Projects aprofessional image ofthe nurse

Demonstrates good manners and rightconduct at all times Dresses appropriately Demonstrates congruence of words andaction Behaves appropriately at all times

Core Competency 5:Possesses positiveattitude towardschange and criticism

Listens to suggestions andrecommendations Tries new strategies or approaches Adapts to changes willingly

Core Competency 6:Performs functionaccording toprofessionalstandards

Assesses own performance againststandards of practice Sets attainable objectives to enhancenursing knowledge and skills Explains current nursing practices, whensituations call for it

G. Quality ImprovementCore Competency 1:Gathers data forquality improvement

Identifies appropriate quality improvementmethodologies for the clinical problems Detects variation in specific parameters i.evital signs of the client from day to day Reports significant changes in clientscondition/environment to improve stay inthe hospital Solicits feedback from client and significantothers regarding care rendered

Core Competency 2:Participates in nursingaudits and rounds

Shares with the team relevant informationregarding clients condition and significantchanges in clients environment Encourages the client to verbalize relevantchanges in his/her condition Performs daily check of clients records /condition Documents and records all nursing care andactions implemented

Core Competency 3:Identifies and reportsvariancesgroups Reports to appropriate person/s significantvariances/changes/occurrences immediately Documents and reports observed variancesregarding client care

Core Competency 4:Recommendssolutions to identifiedproblems

Gives an objective and accurate report onwhat was observed rather than aninterpretation of the event Provides appropriate suggestions oncorrective and preventive measures Communicates solutions with appropriate

H. ResearchCore Competency 1:Gather data usingdifferentmethodologies

Specifies researchable problems regardingclient care and community health Identifies appropriate methods of researchfor a particular client / community problem Combines quantitative and qualitativenursing design through simple explanation onthe phenomena observed

Core Competency 2:Analyzes andinterprets datagathered

Analyzes data gathered using appropriatestatistical tool Interprets data gathered based on significantFindings

Core Competency 4:Disseminates resultsof research findings

Shares/presents results of findings to colleagues / clients/ family and to others Endeavors to publish research Submits research findings to own agencies and others as appropriate

Core Competency 5:Applies research findings in nursingpractice

Utilizes findings in research in the provision of nursing care to individuals / groups / communities Makes use of evidence-based nursing to enhance nursing practice

I. Records ManagementCore Competency 1:Maintains accurateand updateddocumentation ofclient care

Completes updated documentation of clientcare Applies principles of record management Monitors and improves accuracy,completeness and reliability of relevant data Makes record readily accessible to facilitateclient care

Core Competency 2:Records outcome ofclient care

Utilizes a records system ex. Kardex orHospital Information System (HIS) Uses data in their decision and policy makingactivities

Core Competency 3:Observes legalimperatives in recordkeepingand privacy of theclients records

Maintains integrity, safety, access andsecurity of records Documents/monitors proper record storage,retention and disposal Observes confidentially and privacy of the clients records Maintains an organized system of filing and keeping clients records in a designated area area Follows protocol in releasing records andother information

J. CommunicationCore Competency 1:Establishes rapportwith client, significantothers and membersof the health team

Creates trust and confidence Spends time with the client/significant othersand members of the health team to facilitateinteraction Listens actively to clients concerns/significantothers and members of the health team

Core Competency 2:Identifies verbal andnon-verbal cues

Interprets and validates clients bodylanguage and facial expressions

Core Competency 3:Utilizes formal andinformal channels

Makes use of available visual aids Utilizes effective channels of communicationrelevant to client care management

Core Competency 4:Responds to needs ofindividuals, family,group and community

Provides reassurance through therapeutictouch, warmth and comforting words ofencouragement Provides therapeutic bio-behavioralinterventions to meet the needs of clients

Core Competency 5:Uses appropriateinformationtechnology to facilitatecommunication

Utilizes telephone, mobile phone, electronicmedia Utilizes informatics to support the delivery ofHealthcare

K. Collaboration and TeamworkCore Competency 1:Establishescollaborativerelationship withcolleagues and othermembers of the healthteam

Contributes to decision making regardingclients needs and concerns Participates actively in client caremanagement including audit Recommends appropriate intervention toimprove client care Respect the role of other members of thehealth team Maintains good interpersonal relationshipwith clients , colleagues and other membersof the health team

Core Competency 2:Collaborates plan ofcare with othermembers of the healthteam

Refers clients to allied health team partners Acts as liaison / advocate of the client Prepares accurate documentation forefficient communication of services