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NJ S4819
Bill
Status
11/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
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Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at dialysis facilities may perform pre- and post-dialysis focal assessments that do not require judgment, intervention, modification of care, or referral from a registered professional nurse, with abnormalities reported immediately to the RN
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Patient care technicians (PCTs) at dialysis centers may administer saline and heparin to patients, overriding current regulations that prohibit PCTs from administering medications
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PCTs must hold national certification and demonstrate competency to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse
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The Commissioner of Health is directed to adopt rules and regulations consistent with the bill's provisions
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The act takes effect 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
11/6/2025