Purpose Statement
This document serves as a reference to define the role and educational preparation of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and identify applications for this role in perioperative practice.
Role Definition
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN):
“. . . the CNL is a leader in the health care delivery system across all settings [...]

Purpose: To provide guidance to licensed nurses who may be delegating nursing functions to unlicensed personnel by establishing criteria for delegation tasks and for what nursing tasks are inappropriate for delegation.
Definitions:
A. Delegating means entrusting the performance of selected nursing duties to individuals qualified, competent and legally able to perform such duties. [OAC 485:10-1-2]
B. Supervising means providing guidance [...]

Purpose: To provide guidance to licensed nurses who may be delegating nursing functions to unlicensed personnel by establishing criteria for delegation tasks and for what nursing tasks are inappropriate for delegation.
Definitions:
Delegating means entrusting the performance of selected nursing duties to individuals qualified, competent and legally able to perform such duties.
Supervising means providing guidance by a [...]