Performance of therapeutic procedures; duties of scrub nurse.

1. A licensed practical nurse shall assist in carrying out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the patient, including, but not limited to: (a) Assisting the patient with activities of daily living and encouraging the patient to do those activities without help where appropriate; (b) Contributing to the provision of an environment conducive to the safety and health of patients; (c) Recognizing, understanding and allowing for a patient’s choices regarding his or her psychological, biological, social and cultural needs and religious beliefs; (d) Assisting a patient to maintain present levels of functioning; (e) Assisting with the education of a patient concerning his or her medical condition; (f) Initiating standard procedures in emergencies and continuing to perform those procedures until a licensed registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician, physician assistant, dentist or podiatric physician is available; (g) Clarifying with his or her supervisor which situations require a greater degree of direction and supervision than is being provided; and (h) Carrying out other duties which are included in a curriculum for practical nurses approved by the Board. 2. A licensed practical nurse with proper training may carry out the duties of a scrub nurse.