N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 8:43J-7.3 - Responsibilities of the nursing director

(a) The nursing director shall be responsible for:

1. The supervision of all nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel;

2. The direction, provision and quality of nursing services provided to children;

3. Overseeing the pre-admission and discharge planning processes; and

4. Overseeing the development of the interdisciplinary plan of care.

(b) The nursing director shall maintain contact with each child's primary health care provider at least every 60 days and more often, as needed, and shall document the contact in the child's medical record.

(c) The nursing director shall develop and implement written objectives, standards of practice, policies and procedures and an organizational plan for the nursing service.

1. The written policies and procedures shall address, at a minimum, the following:

i. The assessment of the child's health service needs;

ii. Monitoring the child's condition on a continuing basis;

iii. The notification of the administrator if there is a significant change in the child's condition;

iv. The assessment of the child's need for referral to the child's primary health care provider; and

v. The maintenance of records as required by the facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-7.3