Problem
A. Imagine you have just been promoted to a new nursing leadership position in your organization. This has left your current position vacant. Your first priority in your new position is to hire a replacement for yourself.
B. Locate the job description for the position you are leaving. (Note: You may have to get this directly from human resources.)
C. Assess the accuracy of the job description. Does it accurately describe the position? Are there things that need to be added to it? Are there elements that need to be removed because they are not within the scope of this position?
D. Locate the professional competencies for this job title. Does the job description incorporate them?
E. Rewrite the job description to better reflect the work and challenges of the position.
F. Explain how you will collaborate with HR to fill the vacancy with a highly qualified nurse. Identify various strategies used by HR to attract candidates. How will you be competitive in acquiring the best talent?
G. Conduct a comparative analysis of the benefits that other organizations in your community are offering. Are you able to make a better offer than your competitors?
H. Develop an onboarding program specific to the position for which you are hiring. What would a new person in that position need to know? Would you assign them a mentor or preceptor? How will you ensure their retention?