75-03-40-18. Nurse.

1. The facility clearly shall define, in writing, the duties and responsibilities of the nurse which must be within the scope of North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-12.1.

2. A facility shall provide for an onsite nurse to accommodate the medical needs of residents.

3. The nursing employee may be an employee of the facility or a contracted provider available to provide onsite nursing services to residents.

4. The facility shall provide the nurse with a private office located on the property where the residents reside to allow for engagement during the day to meet residents' medical needs.

History: Effective October 1, 2019; amended effective October 1, 2021.