Job Title: Learning Support Specialist - Nursing Department: School of Nursing Location: College of Health Careers, 470 Skyview Centre Parkway, Rochester, NY 14622 Hours Per Week: Per diem, as needed Schedule: Anytime between hours of 8a-9p SUMMARY: The Learning Support Specialist plays a key role in fostering academic success and skill development across the College and the broader health system. This position provides individualized and group learning support, reinforces course content, and assists students in developing strong study, problem-solving, and foundational skills. In addition to academic tutoring, the role supports hands-on learning in the skills and simulation labs, ensuring a well-prepared, organized, and student-centered laboratory environment. This role is designed to help students become confident, independent learners while supporting faculty in delivering high-quality educational experiences. RESPONSIBILITIES: Academic Learning Support Provide subject-specific assistance through scheduled and drop-in tutoring sessions. Clarify and reinforce concepts taught in class; assist students with problem-solving, application, and study strategies. Tailor learning support to diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and student needs. Use effective questioning and active listening techniques to assess understanding and guide students toward independent mastery. Help students strengthen critical thinking, organization, and academic confidence. Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and professional learning environment. Make referrals to academic, personal, or community resources as appropriate. Skills & Simulation Lab Support Assist faculty in preparing, organizing, and maintaining lab spaces, equipment, manikins, and instructional materials. Support students during open lab hours by guiding practice, reinforcing skills, and helping them navigate equipment and learning tools (non-evaluative assistance). Provide clarification on lab concepts and practice activities in alignment with course objectives. Ensure proper storage, upkeep, cleanliness, and functionality of lab equipment and supplies. Assist with setup and breakdown for simulation and skills-based learning activities. Professional Practice Engage in professional development to enhance tutoring effectiveness, cultural competence, and laboratory support skills. Use feedback and reflective practice to continuously improve performance. Model professional behavior, effective communication, and collaborative team engagement. Support the College’s mission to develop workforce-ready healthcare professionals through excellence in academic and experiential learning. Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: For RNs: Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing For LPNs: Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing Active NYS Registered Nurse licensure [OR] Active NYS Licensed Practical Nurse licensure PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a clinical, laboratory, or academic support setting Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse learners Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Maintains knowledge of tutoring best practices, learning support strategies, and basic laboratory procedures Creates a positive, student-centered environment and models professionalism and ethical practice EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $45.00 - $45.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14622 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

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