Monitor Tech Competency Document
Unit Specific – 7N Cardiac Step Down 2012
Instructions: Evaluator sign and date each column when it is complete. Evaluator may be self,
peer, or leadership. Provide dates and attach tests, checklists, etc. if applicable.
Name : _______________________________________
Unit Specific Competencies
Competency: Handover Communication
Key topics:
• Patient safety
• Standardized Technique
• Continuity of Care
Required:
Completion of module: Handover Communication
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date you completed it.
Date Completed
Evaluator
Date Completed
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Date Completed
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Date Completed
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Complete Exemplar Statement on how you have adapted and
incorporated SBAR into your handover communication Click
here for form: SBAR Exemplar. Include Exemplar in packet.
Competency: Rhythm Identification
Key topics:
• Rhythm Identification
Required:
Successfully completes Rhythm Identification Test (scores > 80%).
Click here for test: Rhythm Identification . Include test in your packet.
Competency: Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
Key topics:
• Patient Monitoring
• Equipment
Required:
Completion of module: HMII VAD Aware
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Competency: Quality Initiative Monitor
Key topics:
• Quality Data Collection via peer review
Required:
Exporting Strips to StarPanel Quality Data:
Perform an audit on 2 patients you are monitoring. Each patient
must have a length of stay greater than 2 days. Fill in required
information on audit tool and include tool in packet.
Click here for tool: Exporting Strips to StarPanel Audit
Monitor Tech Competency Document
Unit Specific – 7N Cardiac Step Down 2012
Instructions: Evaluator sign and date each column when it is complete. Evaluator may be self,
peer, or leadership. Provide dates and attach tests, checklists, etc. if applicable.
Hospital Wide Competencies
Competency: Safety: Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations
Key topics:
• Emergency response (NPSG 15)
Required:
Date Completed
Evaluator
Completion of Learning Module: Acute Coronary Syndrome in the
Learning Exchange
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date you completed it.
This course is part of the VUH 2012 Non -Licensed
Nursing Competency Program in The Learning Exchange.
Competency: Prevention of Harm to Staff: Takes measures to prevent injury to
self and co-workers
Required:
Date Completed
Evaluator
Completes annual safety modules in Vandysafe prior to annual
evaluation; provide date of completion.
• Universal Safety Training
• Patient or Blood and Body Fluid Contact Training
Click here to access: VandySafe
Competency: Prevention of Harm to Patients: Takes measures to prevent injury
to patients and families
Key prevention topics:
• Restraint use (NPSG 2, 8, 9, 15)
• Foley cath- related UTI’s (NPSG 7)
• Blood Stream infections (NPSG,7)
• Falls (NPSG 2, 9)
• VAP (NPSG 7)
• Pressure Ulcers (NPSG 7, 14)
Required:
Date Completed
Evaluator
initials*
Date Completed
Evaluator
initials*
Completion of module: VUH - National Patient Safety Goals Review
2012 in the Learning Exchange.
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date you completed it.
This course is part of the VUH 2012 Non Licensed
Nursing Competency Program in The Learning Exchange
Compliance Tracking: Provide Date of Completion
Required:
Standards of Conduct in the Learning Exchange.
Monitor Tech Competency Document
Unit Specific – 7N Cardiac Step Down 2012
Instructions: Evaluator sign and date each column when it is complete. Evaluator may be self,
peer, or leadership. Provide dates and attach tests, checklists, etc. if applicable.
Click here to access: The Learning Exchange
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Click on My Current Course Schedule to complete or
Click on Completed Courses and Events to retrieve the
date you completed it.
HIPAA in the Learning Exchange.
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date you completed it.
Conflict of Interest: click here to create
conflict of interest disclosure
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• Under My Disclosures click on Create Disclosure to the right
of the box
Signed Job Description: click here to access, print, and sign:
Details for 5546 - Monitor Tech
VUMC Policy Review in the Learning Exchange:
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date you completed it.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action (HR – 001)
Anti-Harrassment (HR – 002)
Hours of Work (HR – 003)
Attendance & Punctuality (HR – 026)
Smoking & Tobacco (HR – 031)
Substance Abuse (HR – 035)
Solicitation (HR – 039)
False Claims/Whistleblower (HR – 040)
Dress Code (OP 10-10.16)
I certify that the information and competency data I submitted are true and accurately reflects my
work and abilities to function as a nurse on my unit or area. I understand that my ongoing
professional growth is my responsibility and that I will notify my educator or assistant manager
if I have further training needs. I agree to submit additional competency assessment data if
requested by the Management Team. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the policies
listed above and that I agree to comply with them as I manage patient care.
Employee: _______________________ _________________________
Date: ____________
Verified by: ________________________________________________
Date: ___________
Please complete this form as documentation of annual competency completion and place in
unit-designated area.