Attendant Care Nurse

About the Department

Attendant Care Nurse

Department: SOMC Center for Disability Resources

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating health services in specialized nursing care areas for training and certification for the Attendant Care Project with the Center for Disability Resources, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina. Independently assesses, determines, and certifies participants or representatives for self-directed care or representative-directed care and evaluates attendants’ ability to provide safe and participant-specific care. Provide training as appropriate. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to USC /DHHS compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of service/training activities.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, or Bachelor’s degree in nursing and 2 years’ experience. Or a diploma from an accredited school of nursing and 3 years’ experience.

• Experience as a registered nurse in a public health, hospital, or long-term care setting working with people with disabilities, children with chronic physical health conditions, and/or who are aging/elderly.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing principles, clinical assessment, and safe patient care practices in community-based settings

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and program regulations (e.g., SCDHHS and related programs)

• Skill in independently assessing participant needs and determining appropriate care and service arrangements

• Skill in developing and delivering individualized and group training based on participant-specific conditions

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and clinical standards to complex situations using independent judgment

• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Job Close Date

06/18/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 18, 2026.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7129621

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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