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Can a licensed nurse delegate nursing tasks to a caregiver?

April 26, 2017caregiver delegate licensed nurse nursing tasks

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Can a licensed nurse delegate nursing tasks to a caregiver?

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Any registered nurse licensed in Washington State may delegate in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act (WAC 246-840-700 through 710). The Nurse Delegation Program allows only nursing assistants (NAC or NAR) who work in certain settings to perform certain tasks (such as administration of prescription medications or blood glucose testing) normally performed only by licensed nurses. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are not allowed to delegate. RCW 18.79.260 (3)(e); WAC 388-76-625; WAC 246-840-910; WAC 246-840-970.