NDAC 33-43-01-12
Supervision and delegation of nursing interventions
Cite as N.D. Admin. Code § 33-43-01-12
An individual on the department's nurse aide registry may perform nursing interventions which have
been delegated by a licensed nurse. An individual on the department's nurse aide registry as delegated
and supervised by a licensed nurse:
1.
Contributes to the assessment of the health status of clients, including interactions of clients
with family members or group members by:
a.
Collecting basic subjective and objective data from observations and interviews,
including taking vital signs; and
b.
Reporting and recording the collected data.
2.
Identifies basic signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status and provides
basic information which licensed nurses' use in identification of problems and needs.
3.
Contributes to the development of the plan of care for individuals by reporting basic data.
4.
Participates in the giving of direct care by:
a.
Assisting with activities of daily living and encouraging self-care;
b.
Providing comfort measures and emotional support to the client whose condition is stable
and predictable;
c.
Assisting with basic maintenance and restorative nursing;
d.
Supporting a safe and healthy environment;
e.
Documenting and communicating completion of delegated nursing interventions and
client responses; and
f.
Seeking guidance and direction when appropriate.
5.
Contributes to the evaluation by:
a.
Documenting and communicating client responses; and
b.
Assisting with collection of data.