N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43F-7.3 - Responsibilities of the director of nursing services

(a) The director of nursing or designated alternate shall be responsible for the supervision of all nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel.

(b) The director of nursing services shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of nursing services provided to participants. The director of nursing services shall be responsible for developing and implementing written objectives, standards of practice, policies and procedures and an organizational plan for the nursing service.

(c) Written policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Procedures for the assessment of the health service needs of all participants;

2. Procedures for monitoring the conditions of the participants on a continuing basis;

3. Procedures for the notification of the administrator if there are significant changes in a participant's condition;

4. Procedures for the assessment of the participant's need for referral to a physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant;

5. Procedures for maintaining records as required by the facility; and

6. A policy statement that each nurse shall serve as a resource person and health educator to the participants and to the administrator of the facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-7.3