LAC 48:I.8053
LAC 48:I.8053. Registered Nurse
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 48, pt. I, § 8053
A. The CRCC facility shall designate a registered nurse (RN) to coordinate the implementation of the POC for each patient.
B. A licensed RN must be currently licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana with no restrictions and:
1. have at least two years full-time experience as a registered nurse; and
2. if employed by more than one agency, he/she must inform all employers and coordinate duties to assure quality service provision.
C. The registered nurse shall:
1. identify the patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and reassess as needed;
2. provide nursing services in accordance with the POC;
3. document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to CRCC care;
4. collaborate with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDT in providing patient and family care;
5. instruct patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate;
6. supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required;
7. complete and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition and incorporate into the clinical record within one week of the visit;
8. prepare specific written instructions for patient care when home health aide services are provided;
9. supervise and evaluate the home health aides ability to perform assigned duties, to relate to the patient and to work effectively as a member of the health care team;
10. when home health aides are assigned, will perform supervisory visits to the patient's residence at least every 30 days to assess relationships and determine whether goals are being met; and
11. document supervision, to include the aide/patient/family relationships, services provided and instructions and comments given, as well as other requirements on the clinical notes.