Attendant Care Nurse

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Attendant Care Nurse to support specialized nursing care for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include training, evaluating care providers, and ensuring safe participant-specific healthcare. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range with opportunities for impactful community service.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing or diploma with relevant experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement health services in specialized nursing care areas.
• Evaluate and certify participants for self-directed care.
• Provide individualized and group training for attendants.

Skills

Training and evaluation

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Diploma from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Attendant Care Nurse

Department: SOMC Center for Disability Resources
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: $54,165 - $81,247

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
To participate in planning and 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, University of South Carolina, School of Medicine. Will evaluate and certify participants or representatives for self-directed care or representative-directed care and to evaluate attendants’ ability to provide safe and participant-specific care. Provide training as appropriate. 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 diploma from an accredited school of nursing and 3 years’ experience.
• Experience as a registered nurse in 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
Capable of providing individualized training for the participants, representatives and attendants. Must be capable of providing group training. Must meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogen training. This position serves Berkely, Charleston, Hilton Head, Summerville, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort counties of South Carolina. A state vehicle is provided. This is a telecommuting position. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to USC/SCDHHS compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to think clearly, logically, and solve unexpected problems. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Ability to handle stress and maintain confidentiality. Self-motivation, organization, task-orientation, and attention to detail. Adhere to University Specialty Clinics Patient Privacy Procedures.
Job Close Date
07/14/2025

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 July 14, 2025.


To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/187754

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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