Director of Nurses Requirements for the State of Utah
R432-150-5. Scope of Services.
(1) An intermediate level of care facility
must provide 24-hour licensed nursing services.
(c) The facility may employ a licensed
practical nurse to act as the health services supervisor in lieu
of a director of nursing provided that a registered nurse
consultant meets regularly with the health services supervisor.
(2) A skilled level of care facility must
provide 24-hour licensed nursing services.
(c) The facility shall designate a
registered nurse to serve as the director of nursing on a
full-time basis. A person may not concurrently serve as the
director of nursing and as a charge nurse. |
