R432-750-13. Nursing Services

(1) A registered nurse shall provide or direct nursing services. (2) Registered nursing personnel shall: (a) assign, supervise, and teach other nursing personnel and primary care individuals; (b) coordinate any services provided to members of the interdisciplinary team; (c) inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs; (d) initiate the plan of care and necessary revisions; (e) make the initial nursing evaluation visit; (f) participate in in-service training programs; (g) prepare clinical progress notes; (h) provide directly, or by contract, skilled nursing care; and (i) re-evaluate the patient's nursing needs as required.