Developing effective job descriptions that promote organizational outcomes is an important step in finding and hiring the right candidates. The human resources department might have descriptions already created, but rewriting portions of job descriptions with specifics or more information will help to ensure that candidates clearly understand the scope and responsibilities of the position. Even if a rewrite is not possible, a hiring manager should know what is in a job description, including any organizational requirements specific to certain positions, such as skills testing, background checks, drug screening, and medical examinations.
Consider this scenario: You are the manager of a health care department or unit and have an open position for a nurse.
Develop a job description for the nursing position.
Determine a plan for collaborating with the human resources department to fill this position.
Create at least 15 interview questions that you plan to ask the applicants and one scenario-based question.
Cite and reference sources.
Submit your communication strategy documentation, your interview questions, and your scenario-based interview.
Rubric Details
Job Description
25% of total grade
Exceeds Expectations
Developed a job description for the nursing position from a unique and creative perspective.
37.5
Human Resources Collaboration Plan
30% of total grade
Exceeds Expectations
Determined a plan for collaborating with the human resources department to fill this position from a unique and creative perspective.
45
Interview Questions
30% of total grade
Exceeds Expectations
Created at least 15 interview questions that you planned to ask the applicants and one scenario-based question from a unique and creative perspective.
45
Quality of written communication
10% of total grade
Exceeds Expectations
Exceptionally concise written explanation of findings. Prose is free of mechanical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
15
Use of APA Format/Style
5% of total grade
Exceeds Expectations
A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident. Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident.
7.5
Textbook reference
•    Fallon, F. L., & McConnell, C. R. (2021). Human resource management in health care: Principles and practice (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.