NAC449.7476. Director of professional services: Qualifications and duties.

     1. The director of professional services must be a physician, or a professional registered nurse, who is licensed to practice in this State. The director must be readily available through the office of the nursing pool to advise members of the staff of the nursing pool.

     2. The director of professional services shall:

     (a) Direct, supervise and coordinate the skilled nursing services provided by the nursing pool;

     (b) Develop and revise written objectives, policies and procedural manuals for the care of patients;

     (c) Assist in the development of descriptions of jobs;

     (d) Assist in the recruitment and selection of personnel;

     (e) Recommend to the administrator the number and levels of members of the nursing staff;

     (f) Plan and conduct orientations and continuing education for members of the staff engaged in the care of patients;

     (g) Evaluate the performance of the nursing staff; and

     (h) Assist in planning and budgeting for the provision of services.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-31-90)