Nurse delegation laws and roles

Question 1

What are the 5 conditions of nurse delegation?

Answer 1

1. Licensed RN gives you the task
2. Only qualified can on the task
3. Task can be delegated, but there are 4 tasks you CANNOT do
4. Delegation can only be for 1 CLIENT and 1 TASK
5. Delegation can only happen in 4 community settings

Question 2

Who CANNOT delegate a task to you?

Answer 2

Anyone who is not a registered Nurse

Question 3

What can I do?

Answer 3

1. Blood glucose monitoring
2. G-tube feeding
3. Administer medications
4. Catheter placement using sterile process
5. Ostomy care

Question 4

What can I NOT do?

Answer 4

1. Injections, other than insulin
2. Maintaining a central line
3. Any task that includes a Nurse’s judgment
4. Sterile procedures

Question 5

What are the 4 requirements before taking on a Nurse delegated task?

Answer 5

1. Be certified (CNA/HCA/etc.)
2. Have a Nurse delegation
3. Be willing to take the task
4. Show competency to the Nurse that you can do this task without being supervised

Question 6

What are the community settings in which you can take on a Nurse delegated task?

Answer 6

1. Licensed residential programs for the developmentally disabled
2. Licensed Adult family home
3. Licensed Assisted living facility
4. Client’s home

Question 7

Roles of Nurse Delegating process

Answer 7

1. Client/clients representative
2. Delegating Nurse
3. CNA
4. Case manager
5. Supervisor

Question 8

Responsibilities of Nurse Delegation

Answer 8

1. Perform the Nurse delegated task from written instructions
2. Observe the client for any changes in condition
3. Report to RN any changes in condition
4. Report to RN any new/changes to medications, and any new/changes to treatments
5. Keeping your registration up to date, renewing it on time