Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-16.003 - Competency and Knowledge Requirements Necessary to Qualify the LPN to Supervise in Nursing Home Facilities
(1) The
licensed practical nurse supervisory course must be sponsored by an approved
nursing education program or an approved provider of nursing continuing
education pursuant to chapter 64B9-5, F.A.C.
(2) The course instructor must be a currently
licensed registered nurse in good standing with this state, have nursing
education experience, and have professional nursing experience involving
delegation and supervision.
(3) The
minimum thirty (30) hour post-basic licensed practical nurse supervisory
education course shall include:
(a) An
overview of Chapter 464, F.S., the Nurse Practice Act, sections
456.031,
456.033, F.S., and division
64B9, F.A.C., Rules and Regulations for Nursing;
(b) The scope of practice for the licensed
practical nurse is defined in section
464.003(15),
F.S.;
(c) The supervisory role of
the licensed practical nurse as defined in section
400.23(3)(d),
F.S., including limits of authority and appropriate documentation in patient
records;
(d) Supervisory role
transition;
(e) Strategies for
directing the practice of others;
(f) Principles of delegation;
(g) Effective communication;
(h) Team building and conflict
resolution;
(i) Work performance
accountability;
(j) Employee
evaluation;
(k) Interpersonal
relationship skills;
(l) Assignment
development; and,
(m) Recognition
and resolution of inappropriate delegation.
(4) Nursing homes utilizing licensed
practical nurses in a supervisory role shall provide at least sixteen (16)
hours supervisory experience with direct supervision by a registered nurse
prior to the licensed practical nurse assuming supervisory responsibilities.
Documentation by the registered nurse of the licensed practical nurse's
supervisory competence shall be maintained in the licensed practical nurse's
personnel file.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 400.23(3)(d) FS. Law Implemented 400.23(3)(d) FS.
New 3-26-02, Amended 3-24-24.
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