9.3 Performance Appraisals

Question 1

Performance Appraisals

Answer 1

• Rewards and recognizes employees
• Coaches nurses who may have difficulties
• Maintains open line of communication between management and staff
• Helps to avoid legal trouble in the event of employee disciplinary action
• Utilized when making personnel decisions related to promotions and unit transfers

Question 2

Performance Appraisals

Answer 2

• Evaluation of new hires to meet required standards by the end of probationary period
• Decides on continued employment early in employment relationship.
• Acts as a strategic plan for personal growth and development.
• Tells you the accomplishments you have made and what more you want to do.
• A place to talk about future goals.
• Evaluation of employee job performance and assessment of employee career development needs.