The nurse executive directs the implementation of nursing policies and procedures, nursing st...

(1)

A registered nurse assigns the nursing care for each patient to other nursing staff in accordance with the patient’s needs and the specialized qualifications and competence of the nursing staff available.

(2)

All licensed nurses who provide services in the hospital adhere to its policies and procedures. Note: This applies to all nursing staff providing services (that is, hospital employee, contract, lease, other agreement, or volunteer).

(3)

The nurse executive provides for the supervision and evaluation of the clinical activities of all nursing staff in accordance with nursing policies and procedures. Note: This applies to all nursing staff who are providing services (that is, hospital employee, contract, lease, other agreement, or volunteer).

(4)

A registered nurse supervises and evaluates the nursing care for each patient.