Director of Nurses Requirements for the State of Oklahoma
310:675-13-5. Nursing service
(c) Director of nursing.
(1) A registered nurse or licensed
practical nurse shall be designated as the director of nursing.
(2) The director of nursing shall be on
duty on the day shift and be responsible for all resident care
including, but not limited to, the physical, mental, and
psycho-social needs. The director of nursing or designee shall
be available by telephone when needed by facility staff.
(3) When necessary, the director of
nursing may work other than the day shift but for no more than
three shifts a week. This exception shall not exceed three
consecutive weeks in a three month period.
(e) Consultant registered nurse.
(1) If the director of nurses is a
licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse shall be employed
for at least eight hours per week as a consultant.
(2) A consultant registered nurse shall
evaluate and consult with the director, of nursing concerning
residents' needs and shall coordinate the assessment and care
plan of each resident.
(3) A consultant registered nurse's
visit shall document the date and the hours spent in
consultation. The documentation shall be signed and reviewed by
the director' of nursing.
[Source: Added at 9 Ok Reg 3163, eff 7-1-92
(emergency); Added at 10 Ok Reg 1639, eff 6-1-93] |
