N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:42-5.3 - Director of nursing's responsibilities

(a) The director of nursing shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of patient care services provided to patients, including:

1. Overall planning, supervision, and administration of nursing services;

2. The coordination and integration of nursing services with other home health services to provide a continuum of care for patients;

3. Development of protocols for regular communication, including case conferencing, between the nursing service and other disciplines based on the needs of each patient;

4. Development of written job descriptions and performance criteria for nursing personnel, and assigning duties based upon education, training, competencies, and job descriptions;

5. Ensuring that nursing services are provided to patients as specified in each patient's nursing plan of care; and

6. Ensuring nursing supervision to nursing personnel.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42-5.3

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1445(a), effective 7/18/2016