Work as MA, got RN license, are they legally suppose to pay me more?

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Hello! (I apologize if I posted in the wrong forum, couldn't find one that match my situation)

I work at a FQHC health center as MA3. I pass my boards, got my license and told them hoping they can promote me. It's 2 months now and nothing yet. We talked for two weeks and now I'm waiting for the COD as she wants to "discuss the actual job description further". My supervisors (who are RNs) has been treating me differently since and I've been given difficult situations and urgent cases. I have also been assigned to assist the clinic's two most difficult doctors (they are super awesome, just intimidating and their pt has more complications too). Is it legal for them to pay me as a MA but give me work that is out of MA scope of practice? I read somewhere that even though job title is x (MA, tech, CNA, LVN), I am still held responsible since I am a RN now. I don't know if I should call the boards and ask. I think it would be easier if I just find myself a RN job now. 

Side note: Does anyone know how official transcript work? Do I ask school to send them to me and then I send it to places that ask for it? 

Thank you for reading! ? 

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

It seems the writing is on the wall here: your job position is an MA, you are licensed as an RN, and they are giving you tasks without the pay. You’re getting the runaround about an actual RN position. All they’re doing is taking advantage of you. Is it legal for them to pay you for the position you hold? Yep. Can you run into issues of being held to the RN standard of care? Yep. 

As for the official transcript, most of the time that is direct from the school to the entity requesting. Keeps it out of your hands and away from any potential altering. Also usually means a fee for you to have the service completed. You’ll need to reach out to the school. 

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On 11/12/2020 at 8:49 AM, Rose_Queen said:

It seems the writing is on the wall here: your job position is an MA, you are licensed as an RN, and they are giving you tasks without the pay. You’re getting the runaround about an actual RN position. All they’re doing is taking advantage of you. Is it legal for them to pay you for the position you hold? Yep. Can you run into issues of being held to the RN standard of care? Yep. 

As for the official transcript, most of the time that is direct from the school to the entity requesting. Keeps it out of your hands and away from any potential altering. Also usually means a fee for you to have the service completed. You’ll need to reach out to the school. 

I know one MA with similar situation. She's per diem and took her 2 months to find an RN job in psych position with higher pay and better treatment. I quoted Rose_Queen because its the best advice given for this situation!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

You need to apply for other jobs. You are working as an RN but have the pay and job title of an MA. This means your resume isn't going to reflect your real value and your employers is taking advantage of you. 

Start applying for what you deserve.

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