A 3614 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Chief Executive Nurse position in DOH.

Bill A3614 establishes a Chief Executive Nurse position within New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH). The Commissioner of Health must appoint a nurse with a master's degree in nursing or higher and significant clinical experience to this full-time role. The Chief Executive Nurse will assist the Commissioner on nursing matters, collect data on nursing practices, consult with nurses and healthcare facilities about regulations affecting care, and evaluate nursing trends. This position aims to improve the DOH's understanding of nursing challenges and support better healthcare delivery. The bill takes effect immediately.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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