Nursing Competency Verification Checklist
Comprehensive nursing competency verification including clinical skills validation, annual competency requirements, and performance assessment.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Annual/Per skill
- Estimated Time: 30-60 minutes
- Role: Nurse Educator/Manager
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: Joint Commission HR Standards, State Nurse Practice Act, Hospital Competency Policy
Clinical Skills
Core nursing skills
- Medication administration competent?
- IV therapy competent?
- Patient assessment competent?
- Documentation competent?
Specialty-Specific Skills
Unit-specific competencies
- Specialty competencies validated?
- Equipment competencies validated?
- High-risk skills validated?
Mandatory Education
Required training
- BLS current?
- ACLS current (if required)?
- Annual mandatory education complete?
Performance Assessment
Overall performance
- Overall performance acceptable?
- Areas for improvement identified?
- Action plan developed if needed?
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
Patient Safety & Identification
Verify patient safety protocols and identification procedures
- Two patient identifiers used before procedures?
- Fall risk assessment completed?
- Call light within patient reach?
- Bed in lowest position with brakes locked?
Medication Safety & Management
Verify medication handling and administration practices
- Medications stored securely and at proper temperature?
- Controlled substances properly secured and counted?
- No expired medications in stock?
- High-alert medications properly labeled?
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Why Use This Nursing Competency Verification Checklist?
This nursing competency verification checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nurse educator/manager professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: annual/per skill.
Ensures compliance with Joint Commission HR Standards, State Nurse Practice Act, Hospital Competency Policy. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nursing Competency Verification Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 8 sections: Clinical Skills, Specialty-Specific Skills, Mandatory Education, Performance Assessment, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annual/per skill. Each completion takes approximately 30-60 minutes.
Who should use this Nursing Competency Verification Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Nurse Educator/Manager professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.