1. (a) The facility shall employ or contract with at least one (1) registered nurse (RN).
2. (b) The assisted living facility RN need not be physically present at the facility, but must be available to the facility by phone or pager.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Except for participants of the Assisted Living 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver, the assisted living facility RN shall be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and implementation of the direct care services plan portion of the resident’s occupancy admission agreement.
   2. (2) An RN employed by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services and who works with the Assisted Living 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver program shall be responsible for Medicaid waiver participants’ direct care services plan portions of the occupancy admission agreement.
4. (d) The assisted living facility RN, in conjunction with the physician, shall be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and implementation of the healthcare services plan portion of the resident’s occupancy admission agreement and shall review and oversee all LPN, CNA, and PCA personnel.
5. (e) The assisted living facility RN may perform all job functions and duties of LPNs, CNAs, or PCAs.
6. (f) The RN must be licensed by, and in good standing with, the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, and must comply with all requirements, including continuing education requirements, as established by law or rule.

Codification Notes: “LPN” means licensed practical nurse. "CNA" means certified nursing assistant. "PCA" means personal care aide.