Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse chez Gates Chili Central School District

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

• Maintains and updates cumulative health records for all students in the building including immunization data
• Conducts scoliosis, health and vision screening and assists in physical examinations
• Participates in an intervention program for recurring illness and other attendance problems
• Evaluates school-related injuries and completes district forms
• Provides first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students and faculty
• Advises parent(s)/guardian(s) of the need for additional medical attention
• Dispenses medication as ordered by physician and requested by parent/guardian(s) in accordance with New York State Law
• Inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment
• Acts as a liaison between physician, faculty, student, and parent(s)/guardian(s) when there is a health problem
• Delivers instruction to students on health-related topics
• Coordinates the work of the building health aides
• Assist in athletic physicals as needed
• May be a member of the Committee on Special Education or Building Resource Team
• Positively influence diversity, equity and inclusion practices in everyday responsibilities

• Knowledge of nursing theory, principles and procedures;
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, emotional and social health problems of elementary and secondary school students;
• Knowledge of counseling techniques;
• Knowledge of community health programs;
• Knowledge of records maintenance;
• Knowledge of health screening procedures;
• Ability to supervise health aides;
• Ability to provide first aid and emergency treatment;
• Ability to handle confidential records and information;
• Tact;
• Good judgment;
• Integrity;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
• Ability to engage with historically underrepresented and marginalized students/families