NJ LPN's in Hemodialysis

[Fancy LPN]

Hello

I am a new LPN who works in dialysis in northern NJ as a PCT. Why is it that an LPN is called a PCT and can only do PCT work in Hemodialysis. I read this Nephrology article on delegation from the May-June 2014 edition www.anna.org Titled The Authority for certain clinical tasks performed by unlicensed PCT's and LPN's in the hemodialysis setting, it clearly states that an RN can DELEGATE responsibilities to the appropriate staff (PCT and LPN) in NJ. LPN's can become IV certified and administer IV medications also. which is and will be great for the RN. NJ is a state that goes by the delegation rule which means that if the LPN has all the qualifications to do the task the RN can delegate that task to LPN. I was told by my manager that LPN's and PCT's have the same scope of practice and that is why the LPN is call and used as a PCT. I work for the company that hires LPN's and I am told by my manager that I have to keep my title PCT what can I do besides leave and take my 15 yrs of dialysis experience.My company says they are a company where u can grow, but I am not feeling that way. I am planning on going back to school for my RN in the future. I am also now IV certified and still used and called a PCT. am I reading to much into this article

[Fancy LPN]

I guess I was looking for someone to read the article and to clear up what has been told to me that LPN'S have to work as a pct when this article clearly says no we don't we can do more and the RN can delegate the tasks to us.

[Fancy LPN]

There is no need to grandfather an LPN because they do still to the day hire LPN'S with this company.

[RubicsCube]

The previous posts did clear this up.

That article is irrelevant. Your EMPLOYER decides if they want to utilize you as a PCT or LPN. They're not required by law to hire you as an LPN if they don't want to. It's at their discretion. Even if they have other LPNs, they're not mandated to hire YOU as one. You don't have a "right" to be an LPN at their company.

Can the manager hire you as an LPN if she wants to? Of course, but if she doesn't want to, there's NOTHING you can do about it other than find a new job elsewhere.

Hope this helps.

[Fancy LPN]

Not really but thanks

[NursePeebles1976]

I work for Davita as a LPN, but function as a PCT...But, I'm responsible for my meds and assessments. I handles all of my own issues like calling the doctor if needed. My title is LPN,my badge says LPN, and my PAY is LPN nurse pay.