Director of Nurses Requirements for the State of South Dakota
44:04:06:03. Director of nursing service.
There must be a full-time registered nurse designated as the
director of nursing service who is responsible for the
organization of the total nursing service and who serves during
the day shift. The director may not serve in a dual role as the
administrator of the facility and the director of nursing.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93,
effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987;
17 SDR 122, February 24, 1991; 22 SDR 70, effective November 22,
1995.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.
44:04:06:09. Nursing service staffing for
nursing facilities. Each nursing facility must maintain a
licensed nurse in charge of nursing activities during each tour
of duty. The director of nursing may not serve as charge nurse
in a nursing facility with an average daily occupancy of 60 or
more residents. Adequate staff must be provided to meet the
resident's total care needs at all times. The ratio of
registered and licensed practical nurses to aides and orderlies
must be sufficient to assure professional guidance and
supervision in the nursing care of the patients.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93,
effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987;
22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 31 SDR 62, effective
November 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.
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