DEFINITIONS

A. Qualifications - experience and educational background necessary to meet the specifications of the job description. (Job requirements will be accurately and completely specified prior to the posting period.)

B. Ability - the capability to effectively perform the duties as outlined in the job description.

C. Hospital service - amount of uninterrupted time based on the latest date of hire.

D. Job performance - an assessment of the amount, quality, and value of an  
individuals contribution to JHHSC/JHH based on performance of assigned    responsibilities as documented by the candidate?s last performance review.

E. Promotion - movement of an employee from his/her present position to another    position in a higher salary grade within JHHSC/JHH.

F. Transfer - movement of an employee from his/her present position to another position in the same salary grade within the Hospital.