CHSGa

General

• Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
• Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
• Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
• Document medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
• Report and document unusual medication reactions in the resident’s record and provide information to the resident, family and health care provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provide routine patient care, including bathing, grooming and dressing, as needed.
• Complete dressing changes of skin alterations according to clinical guidelines and physician orders; report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.
• Communicate with associates, patients, family members and visitors while responding to concerns and answering questions professionally.

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