§ 20-10-1404 - Director of nurses. - Arkansas Statutes

20-10-1404. Director of nurses.

(a) In addition to the minimum direct-care staffing ratios in 20-10-1403, each nursing facility shall employ a registered nurse to serve as Director of Nurses.

(b) (1) The director shall be a full-time employee and shall be employed for no less than forty (40) hours per week.

(2) An additional registered nurse shall be employed for a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per week to ensure coverage seven (7) days a week.