Section 33-43-01-12 - Supervision and delegation of nursing interventions An individual on the department's nurse aide registry may perform nursing interventions which have been delegated by a licensed nurse. An individual on the department's nurse aide registry as delegated and supervised by a licensed nurse:
1. Contributes to the assessment of the health status of clients, including interactions of clients with family members or group members by: a. Collecting basic subjective and objective data from observations and interviews, including taking vital signs; and b. Reporting and recording the collected data. 2. Identifies basic signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status and provides basic information which licensed nurses' use in identification of problems and needs. 3. Contributes to the development of the plan of care for individuals by reporting basic data. 4. Participates in the giving of direct care by: a. Assisting with activities of daily living and encouraging self-care; b. Providing comfort measures and emotional support to the client whose condition is stable and predictable; c. Assisting with basic maintenance and restorative nursing;d. Supporting a safe and healthy environment; e. Documenting and communicating completion of delegated nursing interventions and client responses; and f. Seeking guidance and direction when appropriate. 5. Contributes to the evaluation by: a. Documenting and communicating client responses; and b. Assisting with collection of data. N.D. Admin Code 33-43-01-12
General Authority: NDCC 23-44-02, 43-12.1-16.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-44-02, 43-12.1-16.1