Florida Regulations 64B9-16.002: Supervision by Licensed Practical Nurses in Nursing Home Facilities
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(1) The licensed practical nurse working in a nursing home shall qualify to supervise by meeting all of the following requirements:
(a) Completing a minimum thirty (30) hour post-basic, Board approved licensed practical nurse supervisory education course prior to accepting any supervisory assignments. The course may be provided by a Board approved continuing education provider or an approved school of nursing.
(b) Demonstrating a work history of no less than six (6) months of full-time clinical nursing experience in a hospital or nursing home.
(2) In lieu of the thirty (30) hour post-basic nurse supervisory education course referenced above, licensed practical nurses may qualify to supervise if the nurse has successfully completed a supervisory course on a post-graduate level and a provider credits the nurse for such course, providing each component of the course content of paragraphs 64B9-16.003(3)(a)-(m), F.A.C., is tested by and competency demonstrated to the provider.
(3) There shall be a registered nurse providing supervision of the licensed practical nurse.
(4) Tasks and activities shall be delegated by the LPN to the CNA or UP based on the following:
(a) The task/activity is within the area of responsibility of the nurse delegating the task.
(b) The task/activity is within the knowledge, skills, and ability of the nurse delegating the task.
(c) The task/activity is of a routine, repetitive nature and shall not require the CNA or UP to exercise nursing knowledge, judgment, or skill.
(d) The CNA or UP can and will perform the task/activity with the degree of care and skill that would be expected of the nurse.
Rulemaking Authority 400.23(3)(c) FS. Law Implemented 400.23(3)(c) FS. History-New 3-26-02.
(b) Demonstrating a work history of no less than six (6) months of full-time clinical nursing experience in a hospital or nursing home.
(2) In lieu of the thirty (30) hour post-basic nurse supervisory education course referenced above, licensed practical nurses may qualify to supervise if the nurse has successfully completed a supervisory course on a post-graduate level and a provider credits the nurse for such course, providing each component of the course content of paragraphs 64B9-16.003(3)(a)-(m), F.A.C., is tested by and competency demonstrated to the provider.
(3) There shall be a registered nurse providing supervision of the licensed practical nurse.
(4) Tasks and activities shall be delegated by the LPN to the CNA or UP based on the following:
(a) The task/activity is within the area of responsibility of the nurse delegating the task.
(b) The task/activity is within the knowledge, skills, and ability of the nurse delegating the task.
(c) The task/activity is of a routine, repetitive nature and shall not require the CNA or UP to exercise nursing knowledge, judgment, or skill.
(d) The CNA or UP can and will perform the task/activity with the degree of care and skill that would be expected of the nurse.
Rulemaking Authority 400.23(3)(c) FS. Law Implemented 400.23(3)(c) FS. History-New 3-26-02.